sure-footed

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Tier, die oder das sicher und stabil geht oder steht und kaum ausrutscht oder fällt; im übertragenen Sinn auch für eine zuverlässige, selbstsichere Person, die kaum Fehler macht.

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.

1. Physically stableB2formal

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

   Sicher auf den Beinen

   • 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.

   Synonymebalancedfirmsecurestablesteady

   Antonymeawkwardclumsyfumblingtotteringunsteadywobbly

2. Confident and reliable in judgmentC1formal

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

   Sicher und zuverlässig im Urteilen

   • 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.

   Synonymeastutediscerningjudiciousprudentreliablesagacioussensibleshrewdsoundsteady

   Antonymeincompetentineptmisguidedundependableunreliable