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resourcefully
re·source·ful
/
rɪˈsɔrs
fəl, -ˈsoʊrs-, -ˈzɔrs-, -ˈzoʊrs-
/
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ri-
sawrs
-f
uh
l, -
sohrs
-, -
zawrs
-, -
zohrs
-
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adjective
able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
Origin:
1850–55;
resource
+
-ful
Related forms
re·source·ful·ly,
adverb
re·source·ful·ness,
noun
self-re·source·ful,
adjective
self-re·source·ful·ly,
adverb
self-re·source·ful·ness,
noun
un·re·source·ful,
adjective
un·re·source·ful·ly,
adverb
un·re·source·ful·ness,
noun
Synonyms
talented, able, imaginative, adroit.
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resourceful
(rɪˈzɔːsfʊl, -ˈsɔːs-)
—
adj
ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations
re'sourcefully
—
adv
re'sourcefulness
—
n
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resourceful
(rɪˈzɔːsfʊl, -ˈsɔːs-)
—
adj
ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations
re'sourcefully
—
adv
re'sourcefulness
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n
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