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sure-footed

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

Tradução: Descreve uma pessoa ou animal que anda de forma firme e equilibrada, com pouca chance de escorregar ou cair; também é usado em sentido figurado para uma pessoa confiante e competente, que dificilmente comete erros.

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adjective

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/C1formal
  • ptDescreve uma pessoa ou animal que anda de forma firme e equilibrada, com pouca chance de escorregar ou cair; também é usado em sentido figurado para uma pessoa confiante e competente, que dificilmente comete erros.

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.

    ptFirme nos pés

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbalancedfirmsecurestablesteady

    Antônimosawkwardclumsyfumblingtotteringunsteadywobbly

  2. Confident and reliable in judgmentC1formal

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

    ptSeguro e confiável em seus julgamentos

    • 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.

    Sinônimosastutediscerningjudiciousprudentreliablesagacioussensibleshrewdsoundsteady

    Antônimosincompetentineptmisguidedundependableunreliable

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