1. deserving time, effort, or consideration; valuable or beneficial enough to justify the effort spent
It was a worthwhile investment that paid off in the long run.
Foi um investimento que valeu a pena e que se pagou a longo prazo.
2. sufficiently important or interesting to warrant attention or involvement
Volunteering at the shelter is a worthwhile cause.
Trabalhar como voluntário no abrigo é uma causa digna de pena.