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sure-footed

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

الترجمة: يُوصَف به من يمشي أو يتحرك بثباتٍ وأمانٍ فلا يكاد ينزلق أو يسقط، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على شخص واثقٍ من نفسه لا يكاد يخطئ.

مدخل واحد

adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

Describes a person or animal that is steady and unlikely to slip or fall; also used figuratively to describe someone who is confident and unlikely to make mistakes.

  • 🌐يُوصَف به من يمشي أو يتحرك بثباتٍ وأمانٍ فلا يكاد ينزلق أو يسقط، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على شخص واثقٍ من نفسه لا يكاد يخطئ.
  1. Physically stable B2 formal

    Not likely to stumble or lose balance, especially on uneven or difficult terrain.

    • The mountain goat is remarkably sure-footed on steep cliffs.
    • A sure-footed hiker can navigate rocky paths with ease.
    • She remained sure-footed even on the slippery ice.

    🌐ثابت القدمين

    المرادفات: balancedfirmsecurestablesteady

    الأضداد: awkwardclumsyfumblingtotteringunsteadywobbly

  2. Confident and reliable in judgment C1 formal

    Not prone to making errors in decisions or actions; demonstrating reliable judgment.

    • The experienced diplomat was sure-footed in his negotiations.
    • A sure-footed leader makes decisions with clarity and confidence.
    • Her sure-footed analysis of the market trends impressed the board.

    🌐واثق وموثوق في أحكامه

    المرادفات: astutediscerningjudiciousprudentreliablesagacioussensibleshrewdsoundsteady

    الأضداد: incompetentineptmisguidedundependableunreliable

  • more sure-footed comparative form
  • most sure-footed superlative form