surefooted

Describes someone who is confident and unlikely to make mistakes, or literally someone who walks steadily without stumbling.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt jemanden, der selbstsicher und zuverlässig ist und kaum Fehler macht, oder wörtlich jemanden, der sicher und ohne zu stolpern geht.

1. Physically stable B2 formal

   Not liable to stumble or fall; having a steady and confident step.

   • The surefooted mountain goat easily climbed the steep cliff.
   • She is a surefooted hiker, even on slippery trails.
   • The dancer's surefooted movements impressed the audience.

   🇩🇪Sicher auf den Beinen

   Synonyme: balancedfirmsecurestablesteady

   Antonyme: awkwardclumsyshakyunsteadywobbly

2. Confident in judgment C1 formal

   Not liable to error in judgment or action; making decisions with confidence and accuracy.

   • The surefooted diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease.
   • He is a surefooted leader who rarely makes mistakes.
   • Her surefooted analysis of the market trends impressed her colleagues.

   🇩🇪Sicher im Urteil

   Synonyme: assuredastutedecisivedependableinfalliblejudiciousprudentreliableshrewdunerring

• more surefooted comparative form
• most surefooted superlative form