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worthwhile

/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ adjective B1
  1. Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on. · Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
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“Well, never mind that, neighbor Caderousse; it is not worthwhile to contradict me for such a trifle as that.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 26 · C1
“It is not worthwhile to wait for that,” said Andrea; “money is as plentiful in that house as fruit in an orchard.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 838 · C1
“Confiteor!” said Caderousse, putting the diamond on his little finger; “I was mistaken; but those thieves of jewellers imitate so well that it is no longer worthwhile to rob a jeweller’s shop—it is another branch of industry paralyzed.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 843 · C1
“It is not worthwhile.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 844 · C1

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