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

His father was not a provider, although his mother was imaginative and resourceful in a two-room shack with a natural spring for water and an outhouse. —Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025

The tomb belongs to Lieutenant Liu, the inscription says, and he was described as brave and resourceful during his time as a commander in the army. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025

To afford retirement in your 40s and beyond, most people will need to be resourceful and creative to spend the least amount of money to meet their needs and still be happy with their life. —Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

The couple describe their son as bright, resourceful, and curious. —Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 19 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