surefooted

Other forms: surefootedly

Definitions of surefooted
  1. adjective
    not liable to stumble or fall
    “on surefooted donkeys”
    synonyms: footsure, sure-footed
    steady
    not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
  2. adjective
    not liable to error in judgment or action
    “"most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression"- Walter Lippman”
    “"demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent"- Michiko Kakutani”
    synonyms: confident, sure-footed
    capable
    (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
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