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.

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

• 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

Battaglia said the numerous interactions police had with Lauren Spors before her mother’s death are worthwhile for local departments to analyze. —David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025

General manager Onsi Saleh added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to a talented roster in hopes to not only get back to the playoffs, but make a worthwhile run this summer. —Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Balancing her creativity with the responsibilities of her day-to-day life has been a challenge, but a worthwhile one for grace shinhae jun (who uses lowercase lettering in the spelling of her name). —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025

Thundering Brook Falls Trail in Killington is a short but worthwhile hike. —Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025