surefooted
[shoo r-foo t-id, shur-]
- not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.
- proceeding surely; unerring: his surefooted pursuit of success.
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Origin of surefooted
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Contemporary Examples
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (a more realistic possibility if he maintains his sure-footed leadership in Albany)?
In dealing with this issue, Romney has not exactly shown himself to be a sure-footed candidate.
Now he seems to be reversing again—on this issue, he has not at all been sure-footed.
Historical Examples
I was sure-footed and unafraid, so at once I determined to essay the passage.
Billy Topsail & CompanyNorman Duncan
She was as sure-footed and agile as a mountain goat, and it was a pleasure to watch her.
Frank Merriwell's BraveryBurt L. Standish
He was one of the small Spanish-American breed, almost as sure-footed as a chamois.
The Forest ExilesMayne Reid
Iceland ponies are famous for their hardiness and are sure-footed.
Wealth of the World's Waste Places and OceaniaJewett Castello Gilson
Fay was sure-footed, she skimmed over the frozen snow as lightly as a bird.
Wee WifieRosa Nouchette Carey
sure-footed
- unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble
- not likely to err or fail, as in judgment
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