sure-footed

adjective

sure-foot·ed ˈshu̇r-ˈfu̇-təd

ˈshər-

Synonyms of sure-footed next

: not liable to stumble, fall, or err

sure-footedly adverb

sure-footedness noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Archbishop Welby won praise for his sure-footed handling of the coronation ceremony. —

Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 May 2023 Instead, our confidence grew by the minute—mainly thanks to the MoonBike’s sure-footed stability. —

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2023 The Contagrip sole is well-balanced for sure-footed traction over both pavement and trails in wet and dry conditions. —

Men's Health, 21 Feb. 2023 Instead of the usual slow dance to close out the tableau, Madame Butterfly Sydney and President Shawn twirled across the floor with their sure-footed escorts, drawing cheers from the crowd. —

al, 17 Feb. 2023 Scotland’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which many viewed as more sure-footed than England’s, also fired up separatist sentiment. —

Jenny Gross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023

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