Surefooted
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Walking steadily, without stumbling; capable of finding good footing.
"The mules of Piedmont are exceeding strong and hardy. […] They are the only carriage that can be used in crossing the mountains, being very sure-footed: and it is observed that in choosing their steps, they always march upon the brink of the precipice."
- 2 Confident and capable.
"Her performance was described as "stunning, surefooted, breathtaking.""
Adjective
- 1 not liable to error in judgment or action wordnet
- 2 not liable to stumble or fall wordnet
Example
More examples"The mules of Piedmont are exceeding strong and hardy. […] They are the only carriage that can be used in crossing the mountains, being very sure-footed: and it is observed that in choosing their steps, they always march upon the brink of the precipice."
Etymology
From sure + footed.
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