resourceful

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resourceful

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From resource + -ful.

adjective more resourceful · most resourceful

Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently. With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area.
Similar: shifty

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Closest in meaning: capable, inventive, creative, able, ingenious, crafty, useful, imaginative, intelligent, valuable, clever, neat, dynamic, resource, brilliant, skilful

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adj capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use

Español	apañado, ingenioso, con recursos, que tiene recursos
中文	机灵的 jīling de, 有辦法 /有办法 yǒubànfǎ
Português	inventivo, engenhoso, habilidoso, capaz
Français	débrouillard, futé
Deutsch	findig, einfallsreich
Ελληνικά	πολυμήχανος polymíchanos, επινοητικός epinoïtikós
Русский	находчивый naxodčivyj, изобретательный izobretatelʹnyj

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@misc{resourceful_2026,
  title = {resourceful},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/resourceful},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}