sure-footed

British

adjective

unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble
not likely to err or fail, as in judgment

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Other Word Forms

sure-footedly adverb
sure-footedness noun

Example Sentences

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Ford sees all the wrong moves and isn’t sure-footed in choosing the right one, even though I think he has.

From Los Angeles Times

“That sounds all right to me,” she said, and ran aboard, sure-footed.

From Literature

She told the BBC she expects another "sure-footed" performance from the chain this year, adding: "Next is one of those organisations in retail that knows its customers pretty well."

From BBC

The big and bold 21-inch tires make a bit of noise but they are agreeably sure-footed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Antonelli has taken a steady approach to the start of his career but had looked sure-footed and accomplished from the start of practice and carried that form into qualifying.

From BBC

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