worthwhile
pronunciation
How to pronounce worthwhile in British English:
UK [ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl]
How to pronounce worthwhile in American English:
US [ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl]
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- Adjective:
- sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
Word Origin
- worthwhile (adj.)
- by 1660s, worth while (one-word form from late 19c.), from worth (adj.) + while (n.). Phrase worth the while is attested from late 14c.
Example
- 1. Or any number of other quiet and worthwhile activities .
- 2. But I am pretty sure about one thing it will probably be the most worthwhile .
- 3. Investing more thought and cash in the better use of the world 's most valuable commodity is surely worthwhile .
- 4. But my job is to tell you that if you are going to do anything worthwhile , you will face periods of grinding self-doubt and failure .
- 5. This is a worthwhile investment for parents who later will not have to urge their children to stow their personal belongings !