worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l 
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
: worthy sense 1
a worthwhile cause
worthwhileness
noun
Examples of worthwhile in a Sentence
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
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Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The conservancy location provides crucial advantages that make the journey worthwhile: only five safari camps operate within the 33,000-hectare area, ensuring intimate wildlife encounters without the crowding common in public reserves.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
What keeps companies going from decades to centuries, and through one disaster to the other, is a sense of a mission that is worthwhile.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
However, the duration of your absence and personal preferences will determine whether this is worthwhile.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈhwī(ə)l
-ˈwī(ə)l
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
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