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surefooted

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Walking steadily, without stumbling; capable of finding good footing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Confident and capable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

not liable to error in judgment or action- Walter Lippman- Michiko Kakutani

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression
  • demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: confident, sure-footed

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

not liable to stumble or fall

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • on surefooted donkeys

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sure-footed, footsure

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sure + footed.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: vastvoetig — walking steadily
  • Spanish: con paso firme — walking steadily
  • Dutch: zelfzeker — confident
  • Dutch: zelfverzekerd — confident
  • Spanish: que anda seguro — confident