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Contrived vs Resourceful - What's the difference?

contrived | resourceful |

As adjectives the difference between contrived and resourceful

is that contrived is unnatural, forced while resourceful is capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

As a verb contrived

is (contrive).

contrived

English

Verb

(head)
  • (contrive)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unnatural, forced

    • Synonyms

    *staged

    Antonyms

    * spontaneous

    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