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Definition of resourcefulness

resourcefulness

/rɪˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
re · source · ful · ness
Adverb:resourcefully
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Adjective:resourceful
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resourcefulness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The ability and creativity to find quick, clever, and practical ways to overcome difficulties or make the most of available materials.

Example

"Her remarkable resourcefulness allowed the research team to repair the broken equipment using spare parts found at the field station."

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• Rhymes for resourcefulness

• Nearby Words

resource
resourceful
resourcefully
resourcefulness
resourceless
respawn
respect

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'resourceful' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'resource' derives from Old French 'resourse' (a source or spring), from the verb 'resourdre' (to rise again), ultimately from Latin 'resurgere' (to rise again or recover).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resourcefulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resourcefulness
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