sure-footed vs capable

sure-footed and capable both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sure-footed	No	Yes	No	No
capable	No	Yes	No	No

sure-footed (adjective)	capable (adjective)
not liable to error in judgment or action	(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
not liable to stumble or fall	(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
	having the requisite qualities for
	have the skills and qualifications to do things well
	possibly accepting or permitting