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resourceful

resourceful

62 3.9
Able to find new ways to solve problems using what is available
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈsɔrsfəl/
translation icon : ingenioso
  • When faced with unexpected challenges, she always finds a way to be resourceful and solve problems effectively.
  • resourceful and creative
  • resourceful at devising
  • resourceful and innovative

It's like it's being resourceful when you don't have the resources.

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Examples

  • Kelly was creative and resourceful, achieving a number of culturally relevant objectives.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I'm not the most tech savvy person, but I do try my best at being creative and resourceful with what I have.

  • And for me, I found that I was very resourceful when my back was against the wall.

  • We are willing to become resourceful when we feed someone else, but not ourselves.

  • And so, you know, what I learned from watching him was just how resourceful he was.

  • The cook was a resourceful man.

  • This is a country of very resourceful, very alert people.

  • After all... he is more resourceful and intelligent than you are.

  • Some teachers ended up being pretty resourceful, with ideas and practices that responded to these needs.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Given this, investigators must be creative and resourceful in how to successfully retain participants.

    Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

adroit
vsresourceful
4 7.5

Good at handling difficult situations and doing things with your hands

is about using what is available creatively to solve problems in hard situations

Antonyms

49 5.0

Not good at something and often clumsy

How Resourceful

ingenious
75 5.8
resourceful
62 3.9
capable
945 1.4
inexperienced
66 3.4
inept
49 5.0

Surface Forms

resourceful positive
cleverer comparative
cleverest superlative

Morphology

resourceful = resource (transparent) = resource + ful

The adjective is clearly formed from the noun 'resource' + '-ful' meaning 'full of or characterized by resources', so its meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Resourceful comes from the word resource meaning 'a supply' or 'something that helps you', plus -ful meaning 'full of'. So a resourceful person is 'full of supplies or clever ideas' and can find smart ways to solve problems.