surefooted Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite not liable to stumble or fall
    footsure; sure-footed.
    • on surefooted donkeys
  2. adjective satellite not liable to error in judgment or action
    confident; sure-footed.
    • most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression"- Walter Lippman
    • demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent"- Michiko Kakutani

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