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Gainful vs Worthwhile - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between gainful and worthwhile

is that gainful is contrary while worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

gainful

English

Alternative forms

* gainfull (archaic)

Etymology 1

From .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Contrary.
  • Disposed to taking advantage of.
  • Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.

    • Etymology 2

    From .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Providing gain; profitable.
    • How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?
    Derived terms
    * (l) * (l)

    worthwhile

    English

    Alternative forms

    * worth while

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
    • Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile .

    Related terms

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