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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

The only characters who seem surefooted are Martin’s parents.

From Los Angeles Times

But that may explain why it ultimately feels like the defter, more surefooted film, and one whose subtle depths and lingering emotions belie the diminished platform to which it’s essentially been relegated.”

From Los Angeles Times

Melynlas, more surefooted than his master, regained his balance on a ledge below the trail.

From Literature