ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: sure (I) + footed
1. : unlikely to make a slip or error (as in judgment or execution of policy) : proceeding surely
most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression — Walter Lippmann
a director as surefooted and experienced as this one — Aline B. Saarinen
2. : sure of foot : unlikely to stumble, fall, slip, or skid : moving firmly and confidently on or as if on foot
on surefooted donkeys — M.O.Williams
a surefooted tractor