SURE-FOOTEDNESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

sure-footedness

noun

as in agility

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Noun

Developed in partnership with an international team of industry specialists, the 53-footer delivers the space and practicality of a modern multihull along with the speed and agility of an ocean racer.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Effective governance should boost agility by enforcing standard interfaces and modular design, making component swapping routine and safe.

— Signe Jancis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of agility

Noun

The author of the series bears the same curiosity, quick wit, and linguistic dexterity as the younger man who wrote Zone One and 2006’s messy farce, Apex Hides the Hurt.

— Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
This can improve your dexterity and coordination, as well as the strength and flexibility in your toes and feet.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026

Definition of dexterity

Noun

Learner Tien, with guidance from 1989 French Open champion Michael Chang, has the kind of game — sweeping, angled groundstrokes and deftness of touch — that should suit clay, but he is still getting used to its secret codes.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of deftness

Noun

The athleticism, the finesse, the elation, the disappointment, the cheers.

— Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Bartůňková and Krejčíková share finesse in the front of the court as well as deceptive power, with Bartůňková’s excellent spot-serving giving her a platform and Krejčíková’s ability to change rhythm at will trying to destabilize it.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of finesse

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This upcoming match not only showcases their athletic prowess but also underscores their enduring dedication to UNICEF's mission.

— Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Nothing sets aside lingering skepticism about an artist’s star power or prowess like a great performance on a major stage.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

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