resourceful
adjective
able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
resourcefulness
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a word derived from
resourceful.
Example Sentences
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The decision to collect, preserve and shape such a rare material provides evidence of the resourcefulness and mental abilities of the early humans living there.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Yet the bigger lesson of “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” is about resourcefulness and freewheeling imagination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
But the heart of her cookbook lies in the recipes inspired by recent immigrants, perfect examples of their skill and resourcefulness in adapting their cuisines to their new homeland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Still, the limitations he trained under gave Desplat some of his greatest strengths: creativity, resourcefulness, speed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025
The assembled creatures passed on a vote of thanks to Matthias for his resourcefulness and bravery.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
