surefooted

[ shoor-foot-id, shur- ]

adjective

1. not likely to stumble, slip, or fall.
2. proceeding surely; unerring:

   his surefooted pursuit of success.

Other Words From

• surefooted·ly adverb
• surefooted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of surefooted¹

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

Example Sentences

If we’re persuaded this place has a sorcery about it, the photography and López's surefooted direction are why.

From Salon

By the time “Ms. Marvel” came out, though, we’d been slammed with so many other angsty tales that fell short of that first series’ ingenuity that Vellani’s surefooted performance in "Ms. Marvel" and the incorporation of cultural legacy in her story was viewed by a comparatively smaller audience.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

When two men try to steal it, however, a chase ensues for what seems like miles and miles, our adrenalized, surefooted hero holding an ever-shrinking source of income, but also in a bliss of unfettered, self-generated speed.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon