From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsure-footedˌsure-ˈfooted adjective1FALLable to walk without sliding or falling, in a place where it is not easy to do thisThe hill ponies are very sure-footed.2CONFIDENTskilful and confident and not making any mistakesWe need a sure-footed government which understands the nature of the economic challenges we face.