surefooted

[ shoor-foot-id, shur- ]

adjective

1. not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.
2. proceeding surely; unerring:

   his surefooted pursuit of success.

Other Words From

• surefooted·ly adverb
• surefooted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of surefooted¹

First recorded in 1625–35; sure + foot + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The rubber outsole is more flexible and deeply lugged than typical nordic boots to keep you surefooted in icy parking lots.

From Outside Online

Yet the problems, for Idol fans, are alarming, occurring as they do in places where the show had been so surefooted in the past.

From The Daily Beast

In spite of his apparent clumsiness in some matters, he had even as a lad proved himself to be a bold and surefooted climber.

From Project Gutenberg

Mules, however, are very surefooted; and will often clamber along the most craggy cliffs with nearly as much security as the goat.

From Project Gutenberg

High on Ben Howth rhododendrons a nannygoat walking surefooted, dropping currants.

From Project Gutenberg

Kitty was surefooted, but the outstanding roots with which her path was lined needed careful negotiation.

From Project Gutenberg

Shirley was surefooted and agile; she could spring like a deer when she chose.

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