Volunteering at the local shelter was a truly worthwhile experience that allowed me to give back to the community.
synonyms
valuablesignificantmeaningful
word origin — Derived from the Old English 'wyrth', meaning 'worth' or 'value', combined with 'while', suggesting a time frame where something is valuable.
worthwhile, humble, identical, derogatory, interdependent: meanings and examples
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worthwhile · adjective/ˌwɜrθˈwaɪl/
having value or significance
Volunteering at the local shelter was a truly worthwhile experience that allowed me to give back to the community.
Synonyms: valuable, significant, meaningful
Origin: Derived from the Old English 'wyrth', meaning 'worth' or 'value', combined with 'while', suggesting a time frame where something is valuable.
humble · adjective/ˈhʌm.bəl/
having a modest opinion of one's own importance
Despite his many achievements, he remains a humble person who always credits his team for their success.
Synonyms: modest, unassuming, meek
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'humble', from Latin 'humilis' meaning 'lowly, insignificant'
identical · adjective/aɪˈdɛnɾɪkəl/
being exactly the same in every way
The two paintings were identical in style and color, making it difficult to tell them apart.
Synonyms: same, equal, alike
Origin: from Latin 'identicus', from 'idem' meaning 'the same'
derogatory · adjective/dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Many people find the term 'lazy' to be a derogatory label that unfairly stigmatizes those who are struggling.
Synonyms: disparaging, belittling, contemptuous
Origin: from late Latin 'derogatorius', from 'derogare' meaning 'to detract or take away'.
interdependent · adjective/ˌɪntərdɪˈpɛndənt/
dependent on each other for mutual support or existence
In an interdependent world economy, countries rely on each other for trade and resources.
Origin: The term 'interdependent' is derived from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among' and 'dependent' from Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang down' or 'to rely on'.