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re·source·ful  (r-sôrsfl, -srs-, -zôrs-, -zrs-)
adj.
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.

re·sourceful·ly adv.
re·sourceful·ness n.

resourceful [rɪˈzɔːsfʊl -ˈsɔːs-]
adj
ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations
resourcefully  adv
resourcefulness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.resourceful - having inner resources; adroit or imaginative; "someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations"; "an able and resourceful politician"; "the most resourceful cook in town"
capable - (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"

resourceful
adjective ingenious, able, bright, talented, sharp, capable, creative, clever, imaginative, inventive, quick-witted Her mother was a resourceful woman.
unimaginative, gormless (Brit. informal), uninventive, fushionless (Scot.)
Translations
resourceful [rɪˈsɔːsfʊl] ADJingenioso, con iniciativa
resourceful [rɪˈzɔːrsfʊl] adjplein(e) de ressources, débrouillard(e)
resourceful
adv personeinfallsreich, findig; schemegenial
resourceful [rɪˈsɔːsfʊl] adj (person) → pieno/a di risorse, intraprendente
resourceful [rɪˈsɔːsfʊl] adj (person) → pieno/a di risorse, intraprendente


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For years an inmate of the palace, and often a listener in the armory when the King played at sword with his friends and favorites, De Vac had heard much which passed between Henry III and his intimates that could well be turned to the King's harm by a shrewd and resourceful enemy.
Pierre maintained the contrary, and as his mental faculties were greater and more resourceful, Nicholas felt himself cornered.
In earlier days one of her front teeth, as she told me, had fallen out, but instead of then parting with it, the resourceful child had hammered it in again with a hair-brush, which she offered to show me, with the dents on it.
 
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