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surefooted

su·re·foo·ted

uncommon

adjective

1.

not liable to stumble or fall

  • “on surefooted donkeys”
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2.

not liable to error in judgment or action

  • “most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression” Walter Lippman
  • “demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent” Michiko Kakutani
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Origin

From sure + footed.

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