surefooted
/ʃʊrˈfʊtɪd/
adjective
- Not likely to slip, stumble, or fall, especially on a rough or uneven surface.
- Hikers need to be surefooted when walking on wet, rocky trails.
- The surefooted mountain goat climbed the steep cliff without hesitation.
- The surefooted dancer moved gracefully across the slippery stage.
- Confident and unlikely to make mistakes; reliable in judgment or action.
- Her surefooted decisions during the debate impressed the audience.
- A surefooted diplomat knows how to handle sensitive negotiations.
- The surefooted manager led the company through a difficult financial crisis.