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

An infallible dealmaker, resourceful problem-solver and filmmaker-friendly bon vivant, Tarak Ben Ammar has played a pivotal, yet often behind-the-scenes role, in building cultural and cinematic bridges between Europe, the U.S. and the Arab world in last 50 years. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 May 2025

Look for those who lead with empathy but think like operators—independent, resourceful and invested in outcomes. —Paulina Wierzbicka, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Jackson is now an idyllic, resourceful community, with a governing city council, pens full of livestock, and citizens who cycle through watch duty and patrol the surrounding areas. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025

Resilience comes from being adaptable, resourceful and open to rethinking your approach when the path ahead feels blocked. —Samantha Bergin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resourceful

• forceful
• remorseful

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