surefooted

[ shoo r-foo t-id, shur- ]

/ ˈʃʊərˈfʊt ɪd, ˈʃɜr- /

adjective

not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.

proceeding surely; unerring: his surefooted pursuit of success.

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Origin of surefooted

First recorded in 1625–35; sure + foot + -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM surefooted

sure·foot·ed·ly, adverbsure·foot·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby surefooted

sure-enough, sure-fire, sure-footed, sure-handed, surefire, surefooted, surely, surety, suretyship, surf, surf 'n' turf

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Example sentences from the Web for sure-footed

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (a more realistic possibility if he maintains his sure-footed leadership in Albany)?
Obama for Prez in 2016!|Michael Medved|June 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In dealing with this issue, Romney has not exactly shown himself to be a sure-footed candidate.
Why Obama's Still Untouchable in 2012|Jack W. Germond|June 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Now he seems to be reversing again—on this issue, he has not at all been sure-footed.
Thanks for Playing Nice|Rep. Peter King|April 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST
For where are our modern physicians who are strong and sure-footed enough to hold up another or lead him by the hand?
Thoughts Out of Season (Part II)|Friedrich Nietzsche

His brain was capable of only one thought—pursuit; and he thanked his stars for the sure-footed beast under him.
The Night Riders|Ridgwell Cullum
They were sure-footed and capable of carrying a substantial load.
The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I|Herbert Brayley Collett
He is valuable as an honest, genial artist, a many-sided and sure-footed man of talent, somewhat inclined to Classicism.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4)|Richard Muther
They moved about as sure-footed and quick as sailors on their ship, and always on the alert.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2)|Carl Lumholtz

British Dictionary definitions for sure-footed

sure-footed

adjective

unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble

not likely to err or fail, as in judgment

Derived forms of sure-footed

sure-footedly, adverbsure-footedness, noun

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