Resourcefulness Meaning
/riˈsɔrsfəlnəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems.
Sentence Examples
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.
Word Origin & History
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.