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Resourcefulness   /risˈɔrsfəlnəs/   Listen
Resourcefulness

noun
1.
The quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation.
2.
The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems.  Synonyms: imagination, resource.





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"Resourcefulness" Quotes from Famous Books



... to make them use common sense and initiative in handling men in various situations, in getting out of difficulties. By thus putting men on their mettle in the presence of their comrades and making them bring into play their common sense and their powers of resourcefulness, it is comparatively easy to hold the attention of a whole squad, section, platoon or company, for those who are not actually taking part in the solution of a particular problem are curious to see how those who are taking part will answer different questions and do ...
— Manual of Military Training - Second, Revised Edition • James A. Moss
... ready to spring at him, but he fired and fortunately killed her with the first shot, and the men outside dragged him and the wolf out together. Israel Putnam was a young man then and almost a stranger in the place, but his courage and resourcefulness that day made him known to the people and gave ...
— Once Upon A Time In Connecticut • Caroline Clifford Newton
... three incidents out of a dozen such. He seemed to bear a charmed life, and any of his men would willingly have died for him. In 1765, when he returned home after ten years of continuous campaigning, it was with the rank of colonel, and a reputation for daring and resourcefulness second to none ...
— American Men of Action • Burton E. Stevenson
... trusting to your resourcefulness to make opportunities to help us. We are watching the house closely from the outside. Carter will identify you to the other operatives. Once a day I will expect you to call me up, not from your home but from a public 'phone. Here is my number. Say 'this is Miss Jones speaking,' and I will know ...
— The Apartment Next Door • William Andrew Johnston
... of F. H. Townsend, which occurred, without any warning, on December 11th. Their personal loss is keenly felt by his colleagues of the Punch Table, to whom the fresh candour of his nature and his brave gaiety of spirit, not less than his technical skill and resourcefulness, were a constant delight and will remain an inspiration. As Art Editor he will be greatly missed by the many contributors who have been helped by his kindly counsel and encouragement. Of the gap that he leaves in the world of ...
— Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, December 22, 1920 • Various


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