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Another word for resourceful

Adjective

  1. Able to use the means at one's disposal to meet situations effectively

    2. See also:

    ability

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Another word for resourceful

Modifier
    2. See also:

    original

    intelligent

    clever

    active

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Sentence Examples

  • You're a very resourceful and courageous person.

  • As a resourceful political leader, and an adroit, ready, skilful tactician in debate, he has had few equals in American history.

  • Cheyne worked indefatigably as a resourceful pioneer, but for many years, in view of the prevailing temper,.

  • He was quick, energetic and resourceful, reckless of his own safety, a strict disciplinarian, a painstaking and hard-working officer.

  • Pierre maintained the contrary, and as his mental faculties were greater and more resourceful, Nicholas felt himself cornered.

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