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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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 • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

But there’s also relief in not exactly knowing what’s going on and placing complete trust in Gilligan’s sure-footed storytelling.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

But able adults and sure-footed children regularly make their way through.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Every length smells of rabbit—of that great, indestructible flood of Rabbitry in which each one is carried along, sure-footed and safe.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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