Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having sufficient value or importance to justify the time, money, or effort spent.
Worthwhile
/ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Volunteering at the shelter was genuinely worthwhile.
The investment turned out to be quite worthwhile for us.
Teaching proved to be a worthwhile career choice.
Etymology:
The word worthwhile originated in the late 19th century and is a combination of worth, meaning value or significance, and while, suggesting time or effort. The merger signifies that the value justifies the time or effort.
Usage Statistics:
45 mentions per 1 million words 
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