risky undertaking

Frequency: 6.25.8 per million words

a task involving the possibility of something bad happening

undertakingADJECTIVE + undertaking

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risky

Examples (10)

  • Starting a new business is often a risky undertaking.
  • The expedition to the remote island proved to be a risky undertaking for the explorers.
  • Investing in volatile stocks can be a risky undertaking for many.
  • He embarked on the solo journey across the desert, knowing it was a risky undertaking.
  • Launching a satellite without proper testing is undoubtedly a risky undertaking.
  • For some, changing careers late in life is a risky undertaking, but it can be rewarding.
  • The rescue mission into the collapsing mine was a risky undertaking for the brave team.
  • Building a dam in an earthquake-prone area is a particularly risky undertaking.
  • Politically, proposing such drastic reforms is a risky undertaking for any leader.
  • Despite the potential rewards, this project remains a highly risky undertaking.