flattish

American

[flat-ish] / ˈflæt ɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat flat.

flattish British

/ ˈflætɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat flat

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Etymology

Origin of flattish

First recorded in 1605–15; flat ¹ + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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The news hasn’t done much for CoreWeave stock, which has been volatile on the news—it was up early, then down, before turning flattish.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Shares were flattish after hours, and we still view shares as undervalued,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“We’re encouraged that, in a flattish 2026 forecast production volume environment, management anticipates realizing notable margin enhancing initiatives,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In construction equipment, U.S. rate cuts should support growth and the bank sees upside to Volvo’s European flattish outlook for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The opossum waves one of his strange humanlike paws—it’s pinkish and flattish and has long, hairless toes.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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