resourceful

adjective

re·​source·​ful ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 

-ˈzȯrs-

: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means

a resourceful leader

resourcefully

ri-ˈsȯrs-fə-lē 

-ˈzȯrs-

adverb

resourcefulness noun

Examples of resourceful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alaíde portrays Maria Delgado, a sharp and resourceful cartel escapee fighting to reunite with her sister. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Centered on the Delgado family, The Last House follows frustrated yet resourceful dad Jason (Wagner Moura), his creatively inclined wife, Ann (Greta Lee), and the couple’s two children, Ruth and Graham. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Europeans also exposed themselves to a concerted and resourceful Americanization, which partly accounts for their intellectual helplessness today. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

The hacking incident showed how powerful and resourceful autonomous AI agents have become. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resourceful

• forceful
• remorseful

Kids Definition

resourceful

adjective

re·​source·​ful ri-ˈsōrs-fəl 

-ˈsȯrs-, 

-ˈzōrs-, 

-ˈzȯrs-

: able to deal well with new or difficult situations

resourcefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

resourcefulness noun