In literature, “worthwhile” is often employed as a nuanced qualifier that underscores the value, both tangible and intangible, of actions or pursuits. Authors use it to suggest that certain expenditures—whether they be financial, emotional, or physical—are justified by the subsequent rewards, as when a purchase or effort promises long‐term benefit ([1], [2], [3]). At times it highlights the significance of personal endeavor or sacrifice, implying that only efforts imbued with determination and moral weight can lead to truly meaningful outcomes ([4], [5], [6]). In other instances, the term is turned on its head to comment on the irony of undertaking ventures that may not merit the necessary commitment or expense ([7], [8], [9]). Thus, “worthwhile” functions as a versatile evaluative tool in literature, pointing to both the potential gains and the sometimes ambivalent cost–benefit analyses that characterize human choices ([10], [11], [12]).