Main entry: sure-footed, surefooted, confident
Definition: not liable to error in judgment or action
Usage: most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression- Walter Lippman; demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent- Michiko Kakutani
Main entry: confident, convinced, positive
Definition: persuaded of; very sure
Usage: were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join; I am positive he is lying; was confident he would win
Main entry: confident
Definition: having or marked by confidence or assurance
Usage: a confident speaker; a confident reply; his manner is more confident these days; confident of fulfillment