able to deal creatively and effectively with problems, difficulties, etc.
Cuban people have been resourceful by fixing and maintaining older model cars.
The definition of resourceful is the ability to overcome problems or to make do with what is available to create a solution.
An example of resourceful is someone who is able to find for herself, overcoming any possible problems that might arise.
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resourceful
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Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
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- re·source′ful·ly
adverb
- re·source′ful·ness
noun
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