worthwhile

[wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl]

adjective

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

   a worthwhile book.

   Synonyms: beneficial, rewarding, valuable

worthwhile

/ ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• worthwhileness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of worthwhile¹

First recorded in 1865–70; worth ¹ + while

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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

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“For Good” is a worthwhile return to Oz.

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Related Words

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