resourceful
UK: rɪˈzɔːsf(ə)l | US: rɪˈzɔːrsf(ə)l
adj. skilled at finding quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
adj. capable of devising effective solutions with limited means
The word "resourceful" combines "re-" (indicating repetition or intensity), "source" (from Old French sourse, meaning "origin" or "supply"), and the suffix "-ful" (meaning "full of"). Historically, "source" traces back to Latin surgere ("to rise"), reflecting the idea of drawing from a wellspring of solutions. Over time, "resourceful" evolved to describe someone adept at tapping into available means creatively.
She was resourceful enough to turn a cardboard box into a makeshift shelter.
The team proved resourceful by using limited materials to build a functional prototype.
His resourceful mind always finds unconventional solutions to problems.
In survival training, being resourceful is more valuable than having expensive gear.
The novel’s protagonist is resourceful, using wit rather than strength to outsmart enemies.