resourceful

adjective

re·​source·​ful ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl How to pronounce resourceful (audio)
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefully adverb
resourcefulness noun

Examples of resourceful in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resourceful was in 1851

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Cite this Entry

“Resourceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resourceful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

resourceful

adjective
re·​source·​ful ri-ˈsōrs-fəl How to pronounce resourceful (audio)
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefully adverb
resourcefulness noun
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