definition of
surefooted

[1] #1 surefooted s. [sure-footed, footsure] not liable to stumble or fall; "on surefooted donkeys". wn

[2] #2 surefooted s. [confident, sure-footed] 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. wn