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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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
That made the trip down from their home in Culver City all the more worthwhile.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
That difference in opinion is part of what makes this job feel worthwhile, especially these days.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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