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Resilient vs Resourceful - What's the difference?

resilient | resourceful |

As adjectives the difference between resilient and resourceful

is that resilient is able to endure tribulation without cracking while resourceful is capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

resilient

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Able to endure tribulation without cracking.
  • * 1994 , Michael Grumley, The Last Diary :
    • He’s resilient , and strong, but sometimes tonight, here, the weight of what he’s saying makes him stop, pause as if lost.

    Derived terms

    * resilience

    Synonyms

    * bendable * flexible * strong

    Antonyms

    * brittle * fragile

    resourceful

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
    • With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area.

    Derived terms

    * resourcefulness