Synonyms of worthwhile

worthwhile

adjective

as in worthy

having worth or value

a worthwhile investment

The money is for a worthwhile cause.

The trip was worthwhile.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worthy
• valuable
• big
• meaningful
• serious
• important
• great
• significant
• substantial
• major
• much
• noble
• impressive
• momentous
• remarkable
• historic
• outstanding
• eventful
• strategic
• monumental
• consequential
• exceptional
• decisive
• fatal
• tectonic
• material
• earth-shattering
• noteworthy
• earthshaking
• earnest
• sincere
• fateful
• prominent
• distinctive
• weighty
• notable
• crucial
• essential
• distinguished
• grave
• eminent
• critical
• heavy
• illustrious
• prestigious
• famous
• pivotal
• key
• vital
• all-important
• renowned
• notorious
• central
• seminal
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worthless
• petty
• paltry
• unknown
• obscure
• small
• trivial
• anonymous
• unimportant
• insignificant
• little
• negligible
• minor
• nameless
• inconsequential
• inconsiderable
• trifling
• slight
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of worthwhile

At first, the larger audiences available online, especially through social media, made the trade-offs seem worthwhile. —Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025

Despite the trends, Native Roots’ unique business model has proved worthwhile as the market has fallen on hard times post-pandemic, since having gasoline means access to a secondary revenue stream. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2025

For people on the upper levels, above 60%, a quality Frigidaire dehumidifier may be a worthwhile investment. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

One worthwhile excursion, combining history with views of the area’s notable landmarks, brings you to Kız Kulesi (the Maiden’s Tower), which is set on an island between the two continents. —Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025