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

Reporting on local issues, topics and putting together relevant resources allows my work to help others in my community, which makes the work worthwhile. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

One way to help your child feel like reading is worthwhile is to make a big deal out of reading before bedtime. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 June 2025

Opinions vary as to whether Bigelow and the investigators produced anything worthwhile, but most of the findings are classified. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 30 June 2025

Each will take some advance planning, but the effort will be worthwhile to ensure a satisfying dining experience and no hard feelings among friends. —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025