Worth

n.thoughtful, kindwarm

Meaning 1

The value or importance of a person independent of output or status.

Reach for it when affirming inherent dignity without making it conditional on usefulness

A difficult season did nothing to reduce her worth.

everyday
value
when importance should be stated broadly
not when Value can reduce a person's worth to an economic or conditional judgment.
warm
dignity
when inherent entitlement to respect is central
not when Dignity is not a score or comparison and should not be reduced to practical worth.
professional
significance
when impact or meaning is the real idea
not when Significance can depend on context and does not affirm personal dignity.
formal
merit
when a contribution or quality deserves recognition
not when Merit is earned or assessed, unlike inherent human worth.

The usefulness, importance, or exchange value of something.

Reach for it when assessing an object, action, or idea against a stated purpose

The trial demonstrated the worth of keeping a manual backup.

everyday
benefit
when a positive result should be named
not when Benefit is the gain produced, not the broader worth of the method.
everyday
usefulness
when practical service is the exact test
not when Usefulness is instrumental and cannot measure a person's worth.
professional
importance
when consequences or priority matter more than utility
not when Importance can arise from risk or harm and does not always imply positive worth.
professional
value
when benefit or exchange assessment is needed
not when Value may be monetary, while worth can also concern usefulness or importance.

sense of worth
The mentor strengthened each apprentice's sense of worth without avoiding correction.
inherent worth
Every patient has inherent worth regardless of prognosis or income.
prove its worth
The low-cost sensor will prove its worth only if it remains accurate in winter.
worth of the work
The worth of the work lies in safer homes, not the number of reports.