resourceful
definition
having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
example
Despite the challenges, her resourceful nature allowed her to solve problems creatively.
synonyms
ingeniouscleveradaptable
word origin — The word 'resourceful' is derived from the noun 'resource', which comes from the Old French 'resourse', based on 'resourdre' meaning 'to rise again, recover'. The adjective form started appearing in the early 19th century.