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Definition of resourceless

resourceless

/ɹɪˈsɔːɹs.ləs/
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resourceless Lexical Profile

resourceless Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Lacking money, supplies, support, or practical means to sustain oneself or accomplish a goal.

Example

"The prolonged drought left many rural farming communities nearly resourceless by the end of the summer."

2

Lacking ingenuity, skill, or the mental capacity to devise solutions to difficulties.

Example

"Faced with an unexpected technical failure, the inexperienced manager proved completely resourceless under pressure."

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• Rhymes for resourceless

• Nearby Words

resourceful
resourcefully
resourcefulness
resourceless
respawn
respect
respectability

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