The Most Dangerous Word to Use at Work

After fraud, theft, flood, and fire, the most precarious office word is short, deceptively sweet, and open-ended: try.

FORTUNE -- After fraud, theft, flood, and fire, the most dangerous word to use in the workplace today is short, sweet, and fraught with peril: try.
Why try?
Whether in a job interview, on a resume, or in the office, try simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment, and confidence -- all the qualities you need to succeed in today's tight job market. Grammarly's contextual thesaurus has a whopping 66 different synonyms for try, yet none of them are as convincing as words like do, believe, act, tackle, accomplish, or succeed. While try might get you 10%, or even halfway there, employers are looking for strong problem solving skills and unwavering dedication.
I cringe when I hear, "I'll give it a try," because the phrase suggests failure. "I'll do it" inspires confidence every time.