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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Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The front has a peek-a-boo lace pattern without being too revealing, and the criss-cross back straps may just make the tan lines worthwhile.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Plus, all your hard work could end up being fruitless if the project doesn't meet the standards of a worthwhile return-of-investment renovation.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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