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resourcefulness

n. the ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems

WordNet
resourcefulness
  1. n. the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation; "a man of great resourcefulness"

  2. the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource" [syn: resource, imagination]

Usage examples of "resourcefulness".

She had surprised them all with her resourcefulness: he wondered if Boardman felt the same amazement.

The shame and resourcefulness of the masturbator coming into his craft!

He also praised the Xanthian women for their resourcefulness and ordered that, in future, all Xanthians should reckon descent from the mother, not the father.

Rita Abrams, once a correspondent and now a senior field producer, was noted for her quick assessment of situations and a resourcefulness in getting stories back, even under difficult conditions.

Selection forInt, known to us as the Det, emphasized the need for resourcefulness and psychological strength.

Could we develop a biological guidance system with the compliance and dispensability of a pigeon but with a man's resourcefulness and ability to infiltrate plausibly?

It was this resourcefulness that Feghoot was demonstrating to his rookies.

His successes in besieging Tarr-Dombra, an important border castle with neighboring Nostor, and defeating Styphon's forces at the battles of Fitra and Fyk demonstrate Kalvan's resourcefulness and military leadership abilities.

Utterly neglectful of his friends and relations in normal times and capable of the utmost kindness, generosity and resourcefulness in crises - never bored, except by people.

His own very rare gift, Parseltongue — resourcefulness — determination — a certain disregard for rules,” he added, his mustache quivering again.

That optimistic baby had come on so like the private eye in any long-ago radio drama, believing all you needed was grit, resourcefulness, exemption from hidebound cops' rules, to solve any great mystery.

Billy Ingram and his White Castle System thrived throughout the Depression, owing to his great resourcefulness, ingenious marketing strategies, and dedication to quality and low prices.