51Թ

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resourceful

[ri-sawrs-fuhl, -sohrs-, -zawrs-, -zohrs-]

adjective

  1. able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.

    Synonyms: , , ,


resourceful

/ rɪˈzɔːsfʊl, -ˈsɔːs- /

adjective

  1. ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • resourcefully adverb
  • resourcefulness noun
  • self-resourceful adjective
  • self-resourcefully adverb
  • self-resourcefulness noun
  • unresourceful adjective
  • unresourcefully adverb
  • unresourcefulness noun
  • ˈdzܰڳܱ adverb
  • ˈdzܰڳܱԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of resourceful1

First recorded in 1850–55; resource + -ful
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Example Sentences

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"It gets really expensive really quickly, especially if you’re not resourceful"

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The prosecution described him as "cunning and resourceful" and said he carried dog biscuits with him.

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"This has been a nightmare for the two men and their families and friends who have been focused, resourceful and determined to ensure that never a day went by without seeking their release."

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Kennedy continued the message by arguing that the Mennonites who refuse vaccination are "resilient, hardworking, resourceful, and God-loving people," with the unsubtle implication that people who do vaccinate are less virtuous.

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California’s black bears are clever, resourceful and opportunistic.

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