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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Though a positive test can be scary and bring up a lot of negative feelings, that history can make navigating the situation together worthwhile.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The company felt it a worthwhile investment to create an office space that would be inviting as well as comfortable for its workforce who had gotten used to working from home during the global pandemic.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The company felt it a worthwhile investment to create an office space that would be inviting as well as comfortable for its workforce who had gotten used to working from home during the global pandemic.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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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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