riskystep

noun
UK /ˈrɪski stɛp/
US /ˈrɪski stɛp/

A risky step is a choice that might cause trouble.

Moving to a new city alone was a risky step for her.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A physical step that is unsafe to take.

He took a risky step onto the icy bridge.

3. A business action that could lose money.

Investing all their savings was a risky step.

4. A move in a game that could go wrong.

Her risky step in chess surprised everyone.