surefooted

[shoor-foot-id, shur-]

adjective

1. not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.

2. proceeding surely; unerring.

   his surefooted pursuit of success.

Other Word Forms

• surefootedly adverb
• surefootedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of surefooted¹

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

Example Sentences

Defa’s central trio of actors are surefooted in these passages, as well as the script’s thornier ones.

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It is nimble and surefooted, illuminating, and above all, entertaining.

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The only characters who seem surefooted are Martin’s parents.

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But that may explain why it ultimately feels like the defter, more surefooted film, and one whose subtle depths and lingering emotions belie the diminished platform to which it’s essentially been relegated.”

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“Or,” he added reluctantly in a low voice, “there is my horse, Melynlas, a colt of Melyngar, Prince Gwydion’s own steed. None is faster or more surefooted. I treasure Melynlas beyond all others.”

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