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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"I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
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
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
It can signify poverty, but, as Oyelowo points out, it can also suggest resourcefulness, the ability to create and improvise something new and unexpected out of the available ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
I thought I’d learned resourcefulness, but Elisabet has given me a higher education in making soup out of stones.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
