bearish
adjective
like a bear; rough, burly, or clumsy.
bearishness
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a word derived from
bearish.
Example Sentences
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Extreme bearishness often precedes upward movement in asset prices; conversely, extreme bullish sentiment could be a cue to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026
GMO has a reputation not just for value, but also for bearishness.
From Barron's ● Dec. 11, 2025
There was a lot of bearishness ahead of the results, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
There have been hints at global dollar bearishness for a few years now.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2025
She had remained behind alone, nettled perhaps by his bearishness, and choosing to be independent, and still take her stroll to the temple without him.
From The Rhodesian by Gertrude Page
