footsure

1 7.1

Steady when moving and unlikely to trip

adjective
/ˈfʊtˌʃʊr/

Archaic

: seguro de pie

The climber was so footsure on the rocky path that she never hesitated.

Examples

Only a footsure goat could manage those narrow ledges in the mountains.
The experienced dancer moved footsure across the stage, captivating the audience with her poise.
He walked across the wet floor with a footsure confidence that impressed everyone.
She walked footsure across the rocky terrain.
His footsure movements impressed everyone at the dance.
She climbed the steep hill with footsure grace, never losing her balance.
With a footsure step, he navigated through the crowded market without bumping into anyone.

Synonyms

sure-footed

vsfootsure

2 4.0

Able to move steadily on rough or steep ground

is broader also used to mean steady confidence in nonphysical situations

surefooted

vsfootsure

1 5.8

Steady and confident when walking on rough or steep ground

is used more broadly including figurative certainty in action or decision

How Steady

sure-footed

2 4.0

footsure

Archaic

1 7.1

unsteady

16 3.3

Surface Forms

footsure positive

Morphology

footsure = foot + sure (transparent) = foot + sure

Meaning is directly derivable from 'foot' + 'sure' (equivalent in sense to 'sure-footed'): 'certain on one's feet'.

Etymology

Footsure is made of foot 'the part of your body you stand on' and sure 'certain'. Think of it like surefooted: someone who walks with steady, certain steps, so they are unlikely to stumble.