Synonyms for worthwhile
ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪlworth·while

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1. worthwhileadjective

   sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest

   "a worthwhile book"

   Antonyms:
   unworthy

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1. List of paraphrases for "worthwhile":

   valuable, useful, worth, interesting, worthy, valid, helpful, meaningful, penalty, profitable, commendable, fruitful, beneficial, laudable, precious

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How to use worthwhile in a sentence?

1. David Studdert:

   We don’t know how the findings would translate into an actual retail environment, they almost certainly represent an upper bound on what might be possible, but the study suggests it would be worthwhile trying to find out.

2. Natasha Bedingfield:

   When we were asked by the UN to write a song, we wanted to write one that reminds us that having ownership of our world means taking care of it, not using it and abusing it, it is our hope that this song will support the politicians who are fighting for these changes and will rally people everywhere to take it personally and get involved in solutions, and also to encourage young people that protecting our planet is worthwhile and possible.

3. Heather Hirsch:

   It is a good idea to study in these controlled environments but is probably not yet the answer, ... I think conducting these studies at large academic institutions to answer these questions in a step-wise manner is definitely worthwhile.

4. Robert Service:

   Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the big, worthwhile things. It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out - it's the grain of sand in your shoe.

5. Purvi Raniga:

   Stay strong, life throws many challenges. Learning to navigate everyday makes your life worthwhile. Few years from now you will be proud of yourself.