trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
countertrend
-
a word derived from
trend.
Example Sentences
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Yes, there could be sharp, countertrend rallies, but these breadth indicators will not improve to buy signals until there are at least several days of positive breadth.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
“We’re back to animal products in this weird countertrend and beef prices are through the roof.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
We don’t see the makings of a lasting rally, but with sentiment and positioning this one-sided, the setup for a sharp countertrend bounce is hard to ignore.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
What has been unexpected is a countertrend: The success of independent agencies prized by clients that perceive entrepreneurial service providers to be more nimble, less hidebound, more innovative and, with less overhead, less costly.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2014
With each, we’ve included a big “but” or countertrend that could get in the way.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2013
