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You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.
Karel Capek

Meaning of "resourceful" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RESOURCEFUL

resourceful  [rɪˈzɔːsfʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RESOURCEFUL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Resourceful is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RESOURCEFUL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of resourceful in the English dictionary

The definition of resourceful in the dictionary is ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RESOURCEFUL


blissful
ˈblɪsfʊl
disgraceful
dɪsˈɡreɪsfʊl
distressful
dɪsˈtrɛsfʊl
forceful
ˈfɔːsfʊl
glassful
ˈɡlɑːsfʊl
graceful
ˈɡreɪsfʊl
houseful
ˈhaʊsfʊl
increaseful
ɪnˈkriːsfʊl
peaceful
ˈpiːsfʊl
purposeful
ˈpɜːpəsfʊl
purseful
ˈpɜːsfʊl
remorseful
rɪˈmɔːsfʊl
successful
səkˈsɛsfʊl
suspenseful
səˈspɛnsfʊl
unpeaceful
ʌnˈpiːsfʊl
unremorseful
ˌʌnrɪˈmɔːsfʊl
unsuccessful
ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfʊl
unuseful
ʌnˈjuːsfʊl
useful
ˈjuːsfʊl
wineglassful
ˈwaɪnˌɡlɑːsfʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RESOURCEFUL

resorcinol
resorption
resorptive
resort
resort hotel
resort town
resorter
resound
resounding
resoundingly
resource
resource centre
resourced
resourcefully
resourcefulness
resourceless
resourcelessness
resources
resourcing
resow

WORDS THAT END LIKE RESOURCEFUL

adviceful
careful
chanceful
choiceful
deviceful
fateful
grateful
hateful
hopeful
ireful
mischanceful
offenceful
rejoiceful
shameful
spiteful
tasteful
ungrateful
vengeful
voiceful
wasteful

Synonyms and antonyms of resourceful in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RESOURCEFUL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «resourceful» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of resourceful

Translation of «resourceful» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RESOURCEFUL

Find out the translation of resourceful to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of resourceful from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «resourceful» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

足智多谋的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ingenioso
570 millions of speakers

English

resourceful
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साधन संपन्न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحيلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

находчивый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

engenhoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সম্পদ্শালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

débrouillard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Akal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

einfallsreich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

機転の利く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문제 해결 능력이 탁월한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Akal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhiều thủ đoạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமயோசித
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिकमती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

becerikli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pieno di risorse
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zaradny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

винахідливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

resurse
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυμήχανος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vindingryke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fyndiga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snarrådig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of resourceful

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RESOURCEFUL»

The term «resourceful» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.195 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RESOURCEFUL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «resourceful» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «resourceful» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about resourceful

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10 QUOTES WITH «RESOURCEFUL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word resourceful.
1
Scott Adams
There's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot.
2
Martin Amis
Jane was my wicked stepmother: she was generous, affectionate and resourceful; she salvaged my schooling and I owe her an unknowable debt for that. One flaw: sometimes, early on, she would tell me things designed to make me think less of my mother, and I would wave her away, saying, 'Jane, this just backfires and makes me think less of you.'
3
Jeff Bezos
Life's too short to hang out with people who aren't resourceful.
4
Karel Capek
You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.
5
Leroy Chiao
There is no one area of chemical engineering that specifically helped me in my career as an astronaut, it was more the general education in engineering. Also, it was a very difficult and rigorous course. So, it made me strong and resourceful.
6
Jim Cole
They are the most fascinating, intelligent, resourceful, adaptable animals I have ever seen. Grizzlies are a real symbol of true wildness.
7
Vin Diesel
If you're the type of person who has to fulfill your dreams, you've gotta be resourceful to make sure you can do it. I came out to California when I was 21, thinking my New York credentials would take me all the way. I came back home a year later all dejected and a failure.
8
Bill Frist
America is moving forward and gaining strength. We have been tested, and we have proven ourselves to be a tough, resilient and resourceful nation.
9
Richard Le Gallienne
Modern science, then, so far from being an enemy of romance, is seen on every hand to be its sympathetic and resourceful friend, its swift and irresistible helper in its serious need, and an indulgent minister to its lighter fancies.
10
Bear Grylls
The appeal of the wild for me is its unpredictability. You have to develop an awareness, react fast, be resourceful and come up with a plan and act on it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RESOURCEFUL»

Discover the use of resourceful in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to resourceful and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cool Crafts with Old CDs: Green Projects for Resourceful Kids
Grab some old CDs and get to work.
Kathryn Clay, 2010
2
Cool Crafts with Old Jeans: Green Projects for Resourceful Kids
Grab an old pair of jeans and get to work.
Carol Sirrine, 2010
3
Surviving HIV/AIDS in the Inner City: How Resourceful ...
Surviving HIV/AIDS in the Inner City explores the survival strategies of poor, HIV-positive Puerto Rican women by asking four key questions: Given their limited resources, how did they manage an illness as serious as HIV/AIDS?
Sabrina Chase, 2011
4
Resourceful History Teacher
John Lello. tfie~ Resourceful History Teacher john Lello CONTINUUM The Resourceful History Teacher Also available: Jane Martin: Women and. Front Cover.
John Lello, 2001
5
Creative Containers: The Resourceful Crafter's Guide
Fast, fun and easy projects to make with recycled materials! Author and designer Jill Evans has created 50 great projects made from recycled containers, all of which are perfect for crafters of any skill level, even children!
Jill Evans, 2011
6
Cool Crafts with Old T-shirts: Green Projects for ...
Grab some old T shirts and get to work.
Sarah L. Schuette, 2010
7
Simply Green Parties: Simple and resourceful ideas for ...
The book has essentially 50 quick and simple projects that are split up into themes–Dinner Under the Stars, Baby Shower, Saturday Dinner Party, Housewarming, Beach Party, and Birthday Party.
Danny Seo, 2006
8
The Resourceful Reader
Rhetorically organized and containing more contemporary selections than other readers, the new edition emphasizes the rhetorical situation and writing about images.
Suzanne Strobeck Webb, Lou Ann Thompson, 2003
9
The Resourceful Renovator: A Gallery of Ideas for Reusing ...
Readers get hundreds of ideas for renovating and decorating projects that reuse building materials, such as wood, stone, metal, glass, brick, and ceramics. Illustrations. Color and b&w photos.
Jennifer Corson, 2000
10
Resourceful Woman
Arranged under fifteen categories, this volume includes directory citations for organizations, publications, agencies, and women's centers, and also includes poems, essays, and articles on women's issues
Shawn Brennan, Julie Winklepleck, Gina Renée Misiroglu, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RESOURCEFUL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term resourceful is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sweet Annie's and The Villager have resourceful new owners
Our strength is that Omaira and I are multi-taskers, and we're resourceful.” The new owners, who took over in January, also are providing the coffee and ... «The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Identity thieves becoming more resourceful
Cape Town – Criminals were becoming more resourceful in stealing people's identities, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service said on Wednesday, ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
3
Leafs getting resourceful adding picks
Leafs getting resourceful adding picks. 0. lance-hornby. By Lance Hornby, Toronto Sun. First posted: Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:10 AM EDT | Updated: ... «Toronto Sun, Jun 15»
4
Wily, methodical Kurds learn what it takes to drive back surprisingly …
Wily, methodical Kurds learn what it takes to drive back surprisingly resourceful ISIL fighters. Republish Reprint · Republish Online · Republish Offline · Reprint. «National Post, Apr 15»
5
This resourceful father invented an Easter egg hunt for his blind …
This resourceful father invented an Easter egg hunt for his blind daughter. Inspirational dad David Hyche devised an egg that his blind daughter Rachel could ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
6
'Resourceful Redneck' sells innovative hunting products to New …
RIVERVIEW, N.B. – Take a quick walk through the man cave in Mike Holland's basement and it's not hard to tell why he calls himself “The Resourceful Redneck. «Globalnews.ca, Mar 15»
7
Successful CIOs Must Be Resourceful
The pressure for CIOs to drive organizational change is at its peak. CEOs, line-of-business senior management and business partners demand value creation ... «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
8
Learning about resourcefulness through the construction of the …
Do you remember the TV show "MacGyver"? He was the epitome of resourcefulness. He would get trapped, usually in a building that contained a ticking time ... «L.A. Biz, Feb 15»
9
"The More a Person Limits Himself, the More Resourceful He …
We've talked before about the importance of boredom for both creativity and healthy living. Philosopher Søren Kierkegaard's quote above reminds us just how ... «Lifehacker, Jan 15»
10
Bell: NFL's most resourceful coach thrives by keeping it fresh
So often when NFL head coaches stay on the job as long as Bill Belichick has, they get stale. The game passes them by. The X's and O's fade on the pages. «USA TODAY, Jan 15»

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