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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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RESOURCEFULNESS Defined for Kids

adjective re·source·ful \ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl\

: clever in dealing with problems

— re·source·ful·ness noun

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