RESOURCEFUL Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

resourceful

adjective

Definition of resourceful

as in skilled

able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems a resourceful leader

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Recent Examples of resourceful The brave and resourceful Alice escaped the Nazis, smuggling her grandchildren to safety in England. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026 Still, for every resourceful, imaginative low-budget success, there is a bungled movie that aspires, if not to quality, then at least to financial viability, but instead achieves legendary ineptitude. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Ruled by savvy Mercury — the planet associated with communication, information and logistics — the messenger planet’s brilliance manifests through Virgo’s clever, resourceful, multifaceted and solution-oriented approach. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Wallis’ Angie is simply a resourceful single mother striving to get home to her 6-year-old daughter. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resourceful

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Adjective

Occupations like air traffic controllers surpass traditional skilled trades in earnings but still require certification or specialized training, a study found.

— Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
Illinois families deserve affordable utility bills and a natural gas system that is safe, reliable and maintained by a skilled workforce.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

By providing 24/7 availability and intelligent routing, AI contact centers can help reduce wait times, improve access and ensure no call for help goes unanswered.

— Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
With every whimper, sigh, howl, bark and head tilt, these dogs create an empathetic portrayal of a highly intelligent creature that has been through battle and has the scars (and nightmares) to prove it.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of intelligent

Adjective

Don’t trip over its clever crossing with 5D’s [Certain loopholes], which refers to holes for shoelaces, or EYELETS.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2026
That set, which was designed by Saul Kim, is genuinely spectacular to look at, as are the bright, casual costumes and the clever lighting.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of clever

Adjective

For instance, the way that Tresnjak, wardrobe designer Charlotte DeVaux Shields and set designer Alexander Dodge have conspired to make sneakers into the embodiment of complicity and evil is fairly ingenious.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Here, in this image of an ingenious skidding kitten—in both its brutality and its beautiful, dumb, playful resilience—lies the wisdom of Marcon’s art.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of ingenious

Adjective

To ensure his effectiveness and align with his routine, team officials are more judicious in phoning down to the bullpen when he could be used.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of judicious

Adjective

The band’s brilliant but troubled producer, Martin Hannett, was far more interested in making guitars sound like machinery or a swarm of hornets than, say, a vintage Telecaster.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of brilliant

Adjective

Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.

— Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

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