resourceful

adjective

re·source·ful | \ ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl

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Definition of resourceful

: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means a resourceful leader

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Recent Examples on the Web Middle-class people often are resourceful and have an ability to get answers. — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, "Are you in the middle class? Here are 5 ways to tell," 4 Apr. 2021 Third-party content can be just as powerful, resourceful, and valuable as original content. — Joel Goobich, Forbes, "Transform Your Content Strategy From Reactive To Sustainable," 2 Mar. 2021 Those items will always matter, but an employee who is clear about their own purpose, tends to engage in a more empowered, self-motivated and resourceful manner. — H.v. Macarthur, Forbes, "HR's New Role: How Human Resources Needs To Evolve To Support The Future Of Work," 18 Mar. 2021 Smart and resourceful, Jean carries a small automatic concealed in a thigh holster. — Washington Post, "Old mysteries and adventure stories deliver a dose Grand Guignol theatricality and nonstop comic-book action," 24 Feb. 2021 Whatever the continent’s problems, the intelligent and resourceful citizens of its many nations could do without celebrity condescension. — Jack Butler, National Review, "‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Yes — So Stop Singing," 24 Dec. 2020 The state also agreed to be more prompt and resourceful in contacting voters whose ballots were being rejected — giving them an opportunity to resolve the situation. — Arkansas Online, "Answers to questions about Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's election results," 19 Dec. 2020 And these entrepreneurs will need to be resourceful, even courageous, with what little they’ve been given — perhaps a small grant, or even a stimulus check. — Rachel Krause, refinery29.com, "I Started A Hair-Extensions Empire — Now I’m Giving Away $100K To Women In Need," 8 Mar. 2021 Here’s where home tinkerers can be especially crafty and resourceful. — New York Times, "How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without Splurging," 3 Mar. 2021

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resourceful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of resourceful

: able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems

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resourceful

adjective

re·source·ful | \ ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl

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Kids Definition of resourceful

: clever in dealing with problems

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