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surefooted
adjective (CONFIDENT) /ˈʃɔːˌfʊt.ɪd/
/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt̬-/ Definition
› showing confidence and the ability to make good judgments in a difficult situationConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit surefootedly
/-li/ adverb Moving firmly on footConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit surefootedness
/-nəs/
/ˌʃʊrˈfʊt̬-/ noun [U] Moving firmly on footConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit
/ˌʃʊrˈfʊt̬-/ noun [U] Moving firmly on footConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit (Definition of surefooted adjective (CONFIDENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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