sure-footed

/ˌʃʊər fʊdəd/
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Definitions of sure-footed
  1. adjective
    not liable to stumble or fall
    synonyms: footsure, surefooted
    steady
    not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
  2. adjective
    not liable to error in judgment or action
    synonyms: confident, surefooted
    capable
    (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
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