RESOURCEFUL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESOURCEFUL?

Need another word that means the same as “resourceful”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “resourceful” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Resourceful” are: ingenious, imaginative, inventive, creative

Resourceful as an Adjective

Definitions of "Resourceful" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “resourceful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
• Having inner resources; adroit or imaginative.

Synonyms of "Resourceful" as an adjective (4 Words)

creative	Having good imagination or original ideas. Change unleashes people s creative energy.
imaginative	Having or showing creativity or inventiveness. Making imaginative use of computer software.
ingenious	(of a person) clever, original, and inventive. Ingenious devices.
inventive	(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action. Had an inventive turn of mind.

Usage Examples of "Resourceful" as an adjective

• The most resourceful cook in town.
• An able and resourceful politician.
• He maintained her reputation for being a resourceful problem-solver.
• Someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations.
• You will become stronger and more resourceful in the face of adversity.

Associations of "Resourceful" (30 Words)

artful	Clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way. Her artful wiles.
artfully	In a disingenuous manner. Body scanners are turning up artfully concealed items.
astute	Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease.
canny	Pleasant; nice. Canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal.
clever	Skilled at doing or achieving something; talented. He was very clever at getting what he wanted.
creative	A person whose job involves creative work. Creative work.
creatively	In a creative manner. This article inspires you to think creatively.
creativeness	The ability to create.
creativity	The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. Firms are keen to encourage creativity.
dexterous	Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. A dexterous keyboard player.
dextrous	Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
genius	Unusual mental ability. He sees Adams as the man s evil genius.
groundbreaking	The ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project. Groundbreaking research into fertility problems.
ingenious	(of a machine or idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose. He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
innovative	Being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before. Innovative members of the artistic community.
intelligent	Having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree. Is there intelligent life in the universe.
invention	Creative ability. His powers of invention were rather limited.
inventive	(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action. Had an inventive turn of mind.
masterful	Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. Masterful technique.
maven	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. The maven of vintage furniture.
originality	The quality of being novel or unusual. He congratulated her on the originality of her costume.
outwit	Beat through cleverness and wit. Ray had outwitted many an opponent.
prodigy	An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality. She is a chess prodigy.
sagacity	The mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations. A man of great political sagacity.
shrewd	(especially of weather) piercingly cold. She was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture.
skilled	(of work) requiring special abilities or training. A lab technician skilled in electronics.
slyly	In a way that suggests some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing; knowingly. He slyly manipulates votes.
smart	Intelligence; acumen. He gave the dog a smart blow.
virtuoso	Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. Virtuoso guitar playing.
wizardry	Great skill in a particular area of activity. Pless s wizardry with a bat.