1. 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 • Syn: confident, surefooted • Similar to: capable 2. not liable to stumble or fall - on surefooted donkeys • Syn: surefooted, footsure • Similar to: steady