Surefooted: meaning, definitions and examples

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surefooted

 

[ หˆสƒสŠษ™rหŒfสŠtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical stability

Surefooted refers to the ability to move with confidence and stability, especially in difficult or precarious situations. It describes someone or something that is not easily thrown off balance, whether physically or metaphorically. This term is often used to describe animals like goats that can traverse steep and rocky terrains. However, it can also apply to individuals who have a steady and dependable nature in their actions and decisions. Being surefooted suggests a combination of skill, experience, and confidence.

Synonyms

adept, reliable, secure, stable, steady.

Examples of usage

  • The mountain goat is known for its surefootedness on steep cliffs.
  • He navigated the rocky trail with surefooted precision.
  • The dancer moved with a surefooted grace across the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "surefooted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น firme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sicherfรผรŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tangguh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ะนะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ขบๅฎŸใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรปr

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seguro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ •์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุซูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stabilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stabilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จณๅฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zanesljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถruggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibarlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seguro

Etymology

The term 'surefooted' is derived from the combination of 'sure' and 'footed,' where 'sure' comes from the Old English 'sลซre,' meaning free from doubt or reliable, and 'footed' pertains to the feet, indicating the stability and control of movement. The compound word reflects the literal concept of having secure footing. The earliest known usage of 'surefooted' relates primarily to animals like horses and goats, which are renowned for their ability to maintain balance on uncertain terrains. Over time, the usage expanded to describe not just physical ability, but also metaphorical contexts where someone demonstrates confidence and steadiness in decision-making or performance. Thus, the word encapsulates a blend of physical prowess and dependable character.