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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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That’s a worthwhile upside swing while still keeping a projectable floor.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
But this is a worthwhile investment for a Bulls team prepared for a slow process that won’t require immediate in-game acumen.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Yes, reading classic literature is a worthwhile pursuit.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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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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