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Resourceful vs Thrifty - What's the difference?

resourceful | thrifty |

As adjectives the difference between resourceful and thrifty

is that resourceful is capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently while thrifty is given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.

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

    thrifty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.
  • Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
  • Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
  • Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
  • Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift

    Derived terms

    * thriftily * thriftiness