surefire

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of SUREFIRE

not likely to fail <pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with>

Synonyms can't-miss, certain, fail-safe, sure, surefire, unfailing

Related Words dependable, reliable; deadly, unerring

Near Antonyms doubtful, questionable, uncertain

Antonyms fallible

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