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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Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Museum admission is not required for shoppers, but that could be a worthwhile investment pre-browsing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Harrison says these thoughtful details are like nothing else on the market, and stands by them as a worthwhile investment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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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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