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sure-footed

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

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adjective

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека или животное, которое устойчиво и вряд ли поскользнётся или упадёт; также используется в переносном смысле для описания уверенного человека, который вряд ли совершит ошибку.

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.

    ruУверенно стоящий на ногах

    • 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.

    Synonymsbalancedfirmsecurestablesteady

    Antonymsawkwardclumsyfumblingtotteringunsteadywobbly

  2. Confident and reliable in judgmentC1formal

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

    ruУверенный и надёжный в суждениях

    • 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.

    Synonymsastutediscerningjudiciousprudentreliablesagacioussensibleshrewdsoundsteady

    Antonymsincompetentineptmisguidedundependableunreliable

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