Learn how to use the comparative “more resourceful” and superlative “most resourceful” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “resourceful”?

The comparative form of “resourceful” is “more resourceful”.

Example

She is more resourceful than anyone I know.

Example

Finding creative solutions is more resourceful than relying on traditional methods.

What is the superlative form of “resourceful”?

The superlative form of “resourceful” is “most resourceful”.

Example

Among all the team members, she is the most resourceful.

Example

The entrepreneur demonstrated the most resourceful approach to problem-solving.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "resourceful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more resourceful" and "most resourceful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of inventiveness or adaptability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Resourceful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more resourceful”

Used to describe someone who is more creative and able to come up with innovative ideas or solutions.

Example

The designer is more inventive than his colleagues.

Used to indicate that someone is more flexible and able to adjust to different situations or circumstances.

Example

He is more adaptable than most people I know.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most resourceful”

Used to describe someone who is the most creative and able to come up with innovative ideas or solutions.

Example

The artist is the most inventive person I know.

Used to indicate that someone is the most flexible and able to adjust to different situations or circumstances.

Example

She is the most adaptable employee in the company.

Using than with comparative “more resourceful”

When using the comparative form "more resourceful" to compare two people or things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more resourceful than anyone I know." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of resourcefulness in "she" is higher than the level of resourcefulness in "anyone I know."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more resourceful” and “most resourceful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Problem-solving

    Finding alternative solutions is more resourceful than giving up.

    Finding alternative solutions is more resourceful than giving up.

  • 2Creativity

    The artist's work is the most resourceful I've seen.

    The artist's work is the most resourceful I've seen.

  • 3Adaptability

    Being open to change is more resourceful than resisting it.

    Being open to change is more resourceful than resisting it.

  • 4Innovation

    The company's approach to product development is the most resourceful in the industry.

    The company's approach to product development is the most resourceful in the industry.

Related idioms and phrases

Think outside the box

To think creatively and come up with innovative solutions.

Example

We need to think outside the box to solve this problem.

Jack of all trades

Someone who has many skills and can do many different types of work.

Example

He is a jack of all trades and can fix anything.

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