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Worthwhile

Verb / ˈwɜ:ˈθwaɪl / Another word for worthwhile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is worth the time, money, or effort spent on it

Synonyms & similar words

valuable useful beneficial rewarding helpful profitable fruitful meaningful significant important worthy good excellent advantageous practical

Synonyms by register

Formal

advantageous beneficial valuable fruitful

Informal

great cool fab ace

Literary

gainful meritorious laudable

Antonyms

unimportant trivial useless worthless pointless meaningless futile

Common collocations

  • well worth it
  • worthwhile endeavor
  • worthwhile investment
  • worthwhile cause
  • worthwhile pursuit
  • worthwhile experience
  • worthwhile effort

Word family

noun worthwhileness

Usage note

This adjective describes something that is worth the time, money, or effort spent on it. It generally carries a positive connotation.

Example sentences

  1. It is worthwhile to study hard in school.
  2. The long wait was worthwhile to see the beautiful sunset.
  3. Helping others is a worthwhile thing to do.
  4. I think this book will be a worthwhile read.
  5. Making new friends can be a very worthwhile experience.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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