worthwhile

Worthwhile is a related term of effective.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and effective

is that worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on while effective is having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

As a noun effective is

(military) a soldier fit for duty.

Worthwhile is a related term of salutary.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and salutary

is that worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on while salutary is effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice.

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.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and desirable

is that worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on while desirable is suitable, worthy to be desired.

As a noun desirable is

a thing that people want; something that is desirable.

As an adjective worthwhile is

good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

Worthwhile is a related term of wise.

As an adjective worthwhile

is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

As an acronym wise is

(aviation|nautical) (adjective).

Worthwhile is a related term of judicious.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and judicious

is that worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on while judicious is having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

Worthwhile is a related term of moneymaking.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and moneymaking

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

As a noun moneymaking is

the act of making money, of profiting.

Worthwhile is a related term of consequential.

As adjectives the difference between worthwhile and consequential

is that worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on while consequential is following as a result.

As adjectives the difference between expedient and worthwhile

is that expedient is simple, easy, or quick; convenient while worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

As a noun expedient

is a method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.