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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Though a positive test can be scary and bring up a lot of negative feelings, that history can make navigating the situation together worthwhile.
—
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
Big sis provides a worthwhile source for bro as well.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The cocktail maestros at Death & Co. are partners on the project, too, so the lobby bar serves some of the best drinks in town, making this hotel a worthwhile destination for more than just its beautiful bedrooms.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
If the city provides the necessary cleanup gear, disinfectants, work clothing, boots and other equipment, volunteers might join in and help the governor in a worthwhile cause.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Put your energy into making worthwhile connections by attending networking functions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Two worthwhile souvenirs to buy in every destination.
—Mark Ellwood, Fortune Europe, 6 Apr. 2024
Value No one wants to waste money on a product that isn't worthwhile.
—Mark Anderson, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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
Big sis provides a worthwhile source for bro as well.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The cocktail maestros at Death & Co. are partners on the project, too, so the lobby bar serves some of the best drinks in town, making this hotel a worthwhile destination for more than just its beautiful bedrooms.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
If the city provides the necessary cleanup gear, disinfectants, work clothing, boots and other equipment, volunteers might join in and help the governor in a worthwhile cause.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Put your energy into making worthwhile connections by attending networking functions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Two worthwhile souvenirs to buy in every destination.
—Mark Ellwood, Fortune Europe, 6 Apr. 2024
Value No one wants to waste money on a product that isn't worthwhile.
—Mark Anderson, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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