Resourcefulness Meaning

/riˈsɔrsfəlnəs/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems.

A man who lacks resourcefulness is useless.
I'm really impressed at your resourcefulness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The survivor's ____ amazed everyone, as he created tools from rocks and sticks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ in difficult situations had earned her a reputation as someone who could always find a way forward.

Etymology tree English resourceful Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English resourcefulness From resourceful + -ness.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The survivor's ____ amazed everyone, as he created tools from rocks and sticks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ in difficult situations had earned her a reputation as someone who could always find a way forward.

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