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

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

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

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