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

This article contains spoilers for Game of Thrones. 01 of 15 Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) Peter Dinklage played Tyrion Lannister, the resourceful and witty youngest son of House Lannister, who overcomes ridicule to serve as the Hand for three different rulers. —Danny Horn, EW.com, 14 July 2024

Aspire Higher Foundation and Tia Sublett The Urban Bloom project aims to empower Northwest Landing residents to transform their neighborhood through colorful, tactical and resourceful art interventions. —Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 July 2024

My mum is very resourceful and excellent with money so things felt more stable during this time. —refinery29.com, 10 July 2024

The latter, while unfortunate to be caught, is resourceful in her own way, chewing through a fuel line and blessed with the benefit of an especially prescient name. —Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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