resourceful

American  

[ri-sawrs-fuhl, -sohrs-, -zawrs-, -zohrs-] / rɪˈsɔrs fəl, -ˈsoʊrs-, -ˈzɔrs-, -ˈzoʊrs- /

adjective

1. able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.

   Synonyms:

   adroit, imaginative, able, talented

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resourceful British  

/ rɪˈzɔːsfʊl, -ˈsɔːs- /

adjective

1. ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations

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Other Word Forms

• resourcefully adverb
• resourcefulness noun
• self-resourceful adjective
• self-resourcefully adverb
• self-resourcefulness noun
• unresourceful adjective
• unresourcefully adverb
• unresourcefulness noun

Etymology

Origin of resourceful

First recorded in 1850–55; resource + -ful

Example Sentences

"Coyotes are incredibly resourceful and able to coexist with coyotes even in the most densely populated urban environments," Fox told the BBC.

From BBC

The U.S. economy is driven by the extraordinarily resourceful, innovative, and hardworking private sector.

From Barron's

Ben once said something about how resourceful she is, and that we should all strive to do our work like her.

From Literature

“I think it was resourceful,” my father said.

From Literature

It’s a small, quiet practice, but it leaves me feeling resourceful — and a little lighter — long after the week ends.

From Salon

Related Words

• active
• adventurous
• aggressive
• bright
• capable
• creative
• enterprising
• ingenious
• intelligent
• inventive
• talented