worthwhile

American  

[wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl /

adjective

1. such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc..

   a worthwhile book.

   Synonyms:

   beneficial , rewarding , valuable

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worthwhile British  

/ ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl /

adjective

1. sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify time or effort spent

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Other Word Forms

• worthwhileness noun

Etymology

Origin of worthwhile

First recorded in 1865–70; worth ¹ + while

Example Sentences

There’s a decent lineup of live sports, but not a lot else that’s particularly worthwhile.

From MarketWatch

The minimum threshold to a deal worthwhile in most consumers’ eyes is 25% off or more, according to shopping expert Trae Bodge.

From MarketWatch

Still, given the current state of the internet, where data brokers are embedded in practically every site you visit, making their job harder is definitely a worthwhile endeavor.

From Salon

Still, reducing short-term thinking and incentivizing long-term investments is a worthwhile objective.

From Barron's

It would help if the administration’s message were more consistent, but the debate is nevertheless worthwhile.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• advantageous
• beneficial
• constructive
• excellent
• good
• important
• invaluable
• justifiable
• lucrative
• productive
• profitable
• rewarding
• useful
• valuable
• worthy