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Resourcefulness

Definition

(noun) The ability to find quick and clever solutions to problems

Examples

His resourcefulness saved the day when the printer ran out of ink.
  • Her resourcefulness got us coffee.

  • At 2 a.m., Maya's resourcefulness found us a spare tire in Queens.

  • I like his resourcefulness when the budget's tight.

  • Resourcefulness matters most when the ferry gets canceled.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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