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 He and Rita, a resourceful prostitute (Maya Rudolph), are cryogenically frozen. — Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 High-agency employees who are resourceful—regardless of their level of seniority—can contribute to meaningful work whether as ICs or leaders, creating high-density teams that apply taste and knowledge to deliver best-in-class results. — Neda Nia, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 On the run from a crime boss, Indy escapes with nightclub singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his resourceful young sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan). — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 The brave and resourceful Alice escaped the Nazis, smuggling her grandchildren to safety in England. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resourceful

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BlackRock, the largest asset manager on earth, put up $100 million over five years to connect 50,000 workers with skilled trades training.

— Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Kacmarek, a skilled run blocker, permitted the first sack of his career.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

For much of the world, the AI that would matter most may not be the most intelligent model ever built.

— Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
This all-loving creator is ever present, completely good, and the intelligent source of immortal truth and unending love.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of intelligent

Adjective

More Life Kit on home organization 5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Airbnb’s story began back in 2007 with three air mattresses in a San Francisco living room—prompting then-roommates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia to conceive clever ways to make rent.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of clever

Adjective

Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of judicious

Adjective

Of course Charles would be suspicious of this pretty, educated girl who shows up out of nowhere, refuses to share what brought her here, and has clearly ensnared Adam.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Right now, many jobs are booming due to AI, while preliminary studies on the impact of AI on jobs and wages remain educated guess work, as their own authors caution.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

Starting as a buyer’s admin assistant was a brilliant way to understand every single aspect of the business.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Perhaps Bernal, a brilliant scientist whose work with x-ray crystallography led to crucial innovations in the field, was merely engaging in a futuristic fable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 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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