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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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The front office believes Josh Giddey is a worthwhile investment.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In a January memo about the new policy, USCIS argues more thorough reviews are necessary to root out fraud in the system, and that any delays are worthwhile to ensure national security.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Most lenders say if a borrower can save 75 basis points, then the cost of the refinance is worthwhile.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 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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