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

Time and again, communities usually defined by crisis coverage turn out to be building some of the most resourceful solutions on the ground, evidence that the dominant narrative about a place is rarely the only one available. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Northrop Grumman designed its new robotic helpers to be even more resourceful. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

For instance, where Venus in Virgo wants to be thoughtful, resourceful and discerning, Saturn in Aries is focused on autonomy, accountability and personal limitations. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Spooner stars as the leader of the hopeless but resourceful gang of teenagers. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 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