sure-footed

adjective

1. unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble
2. not likely to err or fail, as in judgment

Derived Forms

• ˌsure-ˈfootedly, adverb
• ˌsure-ˈfootedness, noun

Example Sentences

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (a more realistic possibility if he maintains his sure-footed leadership in Albany)?

From The Daily Beast

In dealing with this issue, Romney has not exactly shown himself to be a sure-footed candidate.

From The Daily Beast

Fiorina, who joined the Senate race only a month ago, has been less sure-footed.

From The Daily Beast

Barack Obama has gotten off to a remarkably sure-footed start on foreign policy.

From The Daily Beast

Now he seems to be reversing again—on this issue, he has not at all been sure-footed.

From The Daily Beast

Was it some one who had watched the swift, sure-footed spring of a bushy-tailed squirrel from branch to branch?

From Project Gutenberg

He noted that Sssuri had stepped up the pace, passing into his sure-footed glide which made Dalgard exert himself to keep up.

From Project Gutenberg

He seemed built of iron, and he was sure footed as a mountain goat.

From Project Gutenberg

She was as sure-footed and agile as a mountain goat, and it was a pleasure to watch her.

From Project Gutenberg

Even the sure-footed Basuto pony stumbled and floundered in the darkness; once or twice came down nearly on his knees.

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