noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation wordnet
3. 3
   the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abilityaddressairmanshipartartfulnessartifice

Example

More examples

"A man who lacks resourcefulness is useless."

Etymology

From resourceful + -ness.

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