warystep
nounUK /ˈweəri.stɛp/
US /ˈweri.stɛp/
A warystep is a careful step you take when you are not sure it is safe.
She took a warystep onto the icy bridge.
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2. A slow, watchful way of walking when danger might be near.
He moved with a warystep through the dark hallway.
3. A moment of hesitation before doing something risky.
After a warystep of doubt, she finally agreed to try.
4. A cautious approach to a new or uncertain situation.
The team took a warystep into the unfamiliar project.