Resourceful: meaning, definitions and examples

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resourceful

 

[ rษชหˆsษ”หrsfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

creative problem solving

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome obstacles or challenges.

Synonyms

clever, ingenious, ingenious, ingenious, inventive.

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Word Description / Examples
resourceful

Best used when describing someone who can handle difficult situations effectively with the means available. This word highlights practical problem-solving skills.

  • She was resourceful in finding a way to fix the broken car with limited tools.
  • In a crisis, a resourceful manager can make fast and effective decisions.
ingenious

Use this to describe someone who thinks of extremely original and novel ideas or solutions. It often implies a high level of creativity and intelligence.

  • Her ingenious design for the water bottle made it easier to clean.
  • The engineer's ingenious solution saved the company thousands of dollars.
inventive

Best suited for praising someone's ability to create new things or come up with original ideas, especially in the context of art, technology, or science.

  • He's an inventive artist, always coming up with new styles.
  • Their team is known for being very inventive, consistently introducing new technologies.
clever

Ideal for describing someone who is quick-witted and able to come up with smart, often simple solutions. It can sometimes have a slightly playful or cheeky undertone.

  • That was a clever move, hiding the keys under the plant.
  • He's always coming up with clever tricks to get things done faster.

Examples of usage

  • He is very resourceful and always finds a way to get things done.
  • The resourceful team managed to complete the project ahead of schedule.
Context #2 | Adjective

able to deal with difficult situations

Able to cope effectively with various challenges or difficulties by using available resources wisely.

Synonyms

adaptable, capable, efficient, skilled, versatile.

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resourceful

Best used to describe someone who is good at solving problems and making decisions quickly and effectively.

  • She was resourceful enough to find a way out of the difficult situation.
  • He is a resourceful leader who can handle any crisis.
adaptable

Applies to someone who can easily adjust to new conditions or environments.

  • Her adaptable nature made her a valuable team member in the dynamic workplace.
  • The company needs employees who are adaptable to change.
versatile

Describes someone or something capable of adapting or being used for many different functions.

  • She is a versatile musician who plays several instruments.
  • The tool is very versatile, suitable for various tasks.
capable

Describes a person who has the skills or qualities to do something well.

  • She is capable of handling the project on her own.
  • With his experience, he is capable of leading the team.
efficient

Refers to someone who achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

  • The new system is more efficient and saves a lot of time.
  • She is efficient in her work and always meets deadlines.
skilled

Used to describe someone who has the training and knowledge to do something very well.

  • He is a skilled carpenter with years of experience.
  • The hospital employs highly skilled medical professionals.

Examples of usage

  • She proved to be quite resourceful when faced with unexpected problems.
  • Being resourceful is a valuable skill in both personal and professional life.

Translations

Translations of the word "resourceful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น engenhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einfallsreich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pandai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะผั–ั‚ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomysล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทฅๅคซใซๅฏŒใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ingรฉnieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ingenioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท becerikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฐœํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynalรฉzavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vynaliezavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถณๆ™บๅคš่ฐ‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iznajdljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบrrรฆรฐagรณรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ingenioso

Etymology

The word 'resourceful' originated from the Middle English word 'resourcen,' which meant to rise up, spring forth, or resort. Over time, it evolved to 'resourceful' in the early 17th century, referring to the ability to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations or difficulties. The term emphasizes the importance of utilizing available resources effectively to achieve goals or overcome challenges.

See also: resource, resourcefully, resourcefulness, resources.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,721, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.