🇬🇧 Worthwhile meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

If something is worthwhile, it is so good, helpful, or enjoyable that it deserves the time, effort, or money you put into it. Even if it is hard or takes a long time, it feels worthwhile because the result makes you proud, happy, or better in some way.

Trying to teach my cat tricks was only worthwhile when he finally learned one trick: ignoring me politely.

Brushing my teeth was worthwhile after I realized the dentist owns sharp metal tools and a very serious face.

Learning to ride my bike was worthwhile, even though the bushes got to hug me several times on the way.

Learning to whistle was worthwhile when I could finally call the dog without yelling like a confused rooster.

Saving my last slice of cake for later was not worthwhile, because “later” my brother found it first.

An old man paints a park bench, humming. He tells himself the work is worthwhile, he thinks it is worthwhile, and keeps painting in light rain. He tells a child the bright bird is worthwhile to see. A tired shopper sits, smiles, and cries. The man whispers, 'It was worthwhile, so worthwhile,' and his hands stop shaking.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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