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resourceful
adjective re·source·ful \ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl, -ˈzȯrs-\
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems
Full Definition of RESOURCEFUL
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means <a resourceful leader>
— re·source·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— re·source·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of RESOURCEFUL
1851
Rhymes with RESOURCEFUL
RESOURCEFULLY Defined for Kids
resourceful
adjective re·source·ful \ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl\
Definition of RESOURCEFUL for Kids
: clever in dealing with problems
— re·source·ful·ness noun
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