Meaning & Definition of word "Resourceful"

Resourceful

/rɪˈzɔːr.sə.fəl/

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

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

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.

resource:

A source of supply or support.

ingenuity:

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Meaning: Street-smart

● Example Sentence: He knows how to navigate the city; he's really street-smart.

Meaning: MacGyver

● Example Sentence: He turned that scrap metal into a functional tool; he's such a MacGyver.