sure-footed

(-fo̵otid)

adjective

  1. not likely to stumble, slip, or fall
  2. not likely to err; skillful, competent, etc.
Also written surefooted

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See sure-footed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or sure·foot·ed

adjective
  1. a. Not liable to stumble or fall.
    b. Designed so as to hold well to the road: an automobile that is sure-footed on curves.
  2. Confident and capable: “demonstrates a sure-footed storytelling talent” (Michiko Kakutani).

Related Forms:

  • sureˈ-footˈed·ly adverb
  • sureˈ-footˈed·ness noun

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