Resourceful

/rɪˈzɔːr.sə.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Her resourceful nature allowed her to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
Able to deal adeptly with new situations or challenges.
He was resourceful enough to adapt to the changing circumstances without any trouble.
Capable of making the most of available resources.
Being resourceful in a limited budget helped the team complete the project successfully.
Inventive and effective in utilizing resources.
The resourceful inventor created a new device that utilized everyday materials.

Etymology

From resource + -ful, meaning 'full of resource'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make do
To manage with what is available, especially when there is a lack of resources.
think outside the box
To think creatively and differently to solve problems.

Related Words

resource
A source of supply or support.
ingenuity
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Slang Meanings

Street-smart
He knows how to navigate the city; he's really street-smart.
MacGyver
He turned that scrap metal into a functional tool; he's such a MacGyver.