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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or quality of being mindful; attention; needfulness; intention; purpose.

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  • noun awareness
  • noun inclination to be mindful or aware
  • noun paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities

Etymologies

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mindful +‎ -ness

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