worthwhile
word
/ˈwɝθˈwaɪɫ/
WURTH-wyl
/wˈɜːθwaɪl/
WURTH-wyl
Definition
Describes something that is good enough or important enough to spend time, effort, or money on; it is worth doing.
Usage & Nuances
'Worthwhile' is moderately formal and positive. Common patterns: 'worthwhile experience', 'worthwhile investment', or 'make it worthwhile'. Often used with 'to' + verb (e.g., 'It is worthwhile to visit'). Beware not to confuse with 'worthless' (the opposite meaning).
Spanish: que vale la penaPortuguese (BR): que vale a penaPortuguese (PT): que vale a penaChinese (Simplified): 值得的Chinese (Traditional): 值得的Hindi: मूल्यवान - सार्थकArabic: مُجْدٍ - يستحق العناءBengali: মূল্যবান - সার্থক - ফলপ্রসূRussian: стоящий - заслуживающий (того)Japanese: 価値がある - やりがいがあるVietnamese: đáng giá - xứng đángKorean: 가치 있는 - 보람 있는Turkish: değerli - yapmaya değerUrdu: قابل قدر - فائدہ مندIndonesian: berharga - layak - pantas
Example Sentences
Was the movie worthwhile?
basic
Learning English is worthwhile.
basic
It's worthwhile to practice every day.
basic
I didn't think fixing the old car would be worthwhile, but now it runs perfectly.
natural
The view from the top of the mountain made the long hike really worthwhile.
natural
Let's make this meeting worthwhile and come up with some good ideas.
natural