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?
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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
The only other Day 3 prospect worthwhile is Will Howard, QB8 on Brugler’s list with a fourth-round grade.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Working in the trenches can be rigorous, no matter how many bodies there are on the depth chart, and Canales wants to make sure the group is getting worthwhile return from everyone who touches the field.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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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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