sure-footedness
Confident physical balance
Sure-footedness is the quality of moving without stumbling or losing balance, especially on difficult terrain: The mountain goat's sure-footedness let it navigate sheer cliffs.
Figuratively, it describes confidence and steadiness in handling tricky situations: Her sure-footedness in negotiations impressed the board.
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- agilityQuickness and ease
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
coordination · gracefulness · footing · traction · grip · poise · equilibrium · footwork
Confidence in one's abilities
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- decisivenessAbility to choose firmly
- convictionFirmly held belief
- composureEmotional self-control
boldness · assertiveness · determination · reliability · dependability · steadfastness · poise · trust
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- agilityQuickness and ease
nimbleness · coordination · gracefulness · footing · traction · grip · poise · equilibrium · footwork · dexterity
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- decisivenessAbility to choose firmly
- convictionFirmly held belief
composure · boldness · assertiveness · determination · reliability · dependability · steadfastness · poise · trust · assuredness
rocky
Covered with stones
trail · scree · boulder · cliff · ridge · slope · ledge · crag · precipice · incline
sure-footednessclumsiness
Lack of physical grace
unsteadiness · awkwardness · wobbliness · stumbling · incoordination
sure-footednessfumbling
Clumsy, uncoordinated handling
ineptitude · uncertainty · hesitancy · faltering · bungling