What is the meaning of sure-footed?

adjective

  • Not liable to stumble or fall.
    • usage: "on surefooted donkeys"
  • Not liable to error in judgment or action."most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression- Walter Lippman; "demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent- Michiko Kakutani
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