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

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Gort’s resourceful, like the Earth sign. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Watch the video to see how a resourceful raccoon made a dramatic escape with a little help from a human. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 The third stop on their friendship-destroying, intelligence-gathering tour is to Lee’s ever-resourceful realtor, Vicky. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025 The victory reflected a resourceful, resilient team that is well-coached. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resourceful

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resourceful was in 1808

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“Resourceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resourceful. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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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