Antonyms for surefire


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : shoo r-fahyuh r, shur-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃʊərˌfaɪər, ˈʃɜr-


Definition of surefire

Origin :
  • also sure-fire, by 1864, American English, from sure + fire (v.). Originally of rifles.
  • As in incontrovertible : adj beyond dispute
  • As in infallible : adj unerring, dependable
  • As in assured : adj absolutely certain
  • As in predictable : adj easy to foretell
  • As in sure : adj inevitable
  • As in unfailing : adj certain, unchanging
  • As in sure-fire : adj dependable
  • As in foolproof : adj infallible
  • As in guaranteed : adj made certain
  • As in sure thing : noun certain thing
  • As in certainty : noun positive assurance
Example sentences :
  • It was a surefire way of reminding the captains that men and frogs were brothers under the skin.
  • Extract from : « The Mississippi Saucer » by Frank Belknap Long

Synonyms for surefire

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