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resourceful

Adjective

IPA /rɪˈzɔːsfʊl/

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Good at finding practical or clever ways to solve problems, especially when you have limited time, money or equipment.

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resourceful/rɪˈzɔːsfʊl/

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resourceful — Good at finding practical or clever ways to solve problems, especially when you have limited time, money or equipment.

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Good at finding practical or clever ways to solve problems, especially when you have limited time, money or equipment.

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Resourcefulness is the noun; resourcefully is the adverb.

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