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

Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles). —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

The film follows a 9-year-old girl named Lamia who gets picked at school to bake Saddam Hussein’s birthday cake and must become very resourceful to find the necessary ingredients or face the consequences. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2025

My mom was especially glad that people saw the value of being resourceful and not giving up — something she’s always taught us. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 May 2025

Angelo is exceptionally resourceful and talented, the best of the best. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025

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