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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Each will take some advance planning, but the effort will be worthwhile to ensure a satisfying dining experience and no hard feelings among friends.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
One last point: We are not convinced the Pac-12’s media deal will generate enough annually to make the move worthwhile for Memphis, even in a football-only fashion.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Rodgers might have to wait until later in 2025 to reunite with the speedster as a result, but the potential for late-season fireworks might make the gamble worthwhile.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
To help foster this holistic perspective and foster further growth as a leader, mentorship can also be worthwhile.
—Lance Reid, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
One last point: We are not convinced the Pac-12’s media deal will generate enough annually to make the move worthwhile for Memphis, even in a football-only fashion.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Rodgers might have to wait until later in 2025 to reunite with the speedster as a result, but the potential for late-season fireworks might make the gamble worthwhile.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
To help foster this holistic perspective and foster further growth as a leader, mentorship can also be worthwhile.
—Lance Reid, Forbes.com, 16 June 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 30 Jun. 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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