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

Give buyers enough to assess whether a conversation is worthwhile, then use that conversation to understand their circumstances, test assumptions and develop a recommendation. — Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Chalcogenide perovskites still face substantial engineering challenges, but experimentally confirming their light-emission properties provides a stronger foundation for deciding where further development may be worthwhile. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

For many young movers, the high cost of living is a worthwhile premium. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

A day visit to Uluwatu is worthwhile as well, for even more world-class meals plus postcard beaches, surf lessons, yoga classes, shopping and spa circuits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026