Definition

The state or quality of being valuable or beneficial; the importance or usefulness of something.

Example

The worthwhileness of the project was evident in the positive feedback from the community.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the worthwhileness of our hobbies?

Yeah, I think they really help us relax and enjoy life more.

Exactly! It's interesting how they add so much value to our free time.

For sure, it's great to find activities that enhance our worthwhileness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Worthwhileness → It is formed from "worth" (from Old English *weorþ*, meaning value or merit), "while" (from Old English *hwila*, meaning a period of time), and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "worthwhileness" refers to the quality of being worth the time or effort spent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'worth' as value and 'while' as a period of time — together they suggest that something is valuable enough to spend time on.

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