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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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
To that end, the recent availability of at-home rapid tests that can distinguish between flu and COVID are a worthwhile addition to your medicine cabinet.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
And the time spent cleaning out his childhood bedroom proved worthwhile in other ways.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
From Loop Earplugs to a Trtl Neck Pillow, these are the worthwhile replacements for the most uninspired travel gifts, starting at just $11 at Amazon.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 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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