surefootedly

/ʃʊrˈfʊtɪdli/
adverb
  1. In a confident and steady manner, without stumbling or hesitation, especially when walking or moving over difficult ground.
    • Even on the icy sidewalk, the mail carrier stepped surefootedly from house to house.
    • The mountain goat moved surefootedly across the narrow ledge.
    • She walked surefootedly through the dark forest, never once tripping on a root.
  2. In a confident, decisive, and skillful way when dealing with a situation or making decisions.
    • The new CEO navigated the company's financial crisis surefootedly, winning the board's trust.
    • The diplomat moved surefootedly through the tense negotiations, securing a peace deal.
    • He answered each question surefootedly during the debate, never losing his composure.
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