sure-footed meaning

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sure-footed (adjective): not liable to stumble or fall.

sure-footed has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sure-footed as an adjective

  1. not liable to stumble or fall
    • on surefooted donkeys

    Synonyms: surefooted, footsure

    Similar: steady

  2. not liable to error in judgment or action
    • most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression
    • demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent

    Synonyms: confident, surefooted

    Similar: capable

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