Bearish: meaning, definitions and examples

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bearish

[ ˈberɪʃ ]

Adjective

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stock market

Expecting or characterized by a fall in prices in a market. The term is often used to describe a pessimistic or negative outlook on the market.

Synonyms

downbeat, negative, pessimistic.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bearish	Preferred in financial contexts to express a strong feeling or attitude that things will go down. Due to the recent economic reports, many traders have a bearish sentiment towards the tech industry. Her bearish predictions suggest a market downturn.
pessimistic	Used to describe a person or mood that expects the worst possible outcome. It's often used in a personal or general context. He is pessimistic about the future of the company. Her pessimistic view on life makes it hard for her to take risks.
negative	Broad term used in various situations to describe a general sense of pessimism or lack of hope. She had a negative attitude towards the project from the start. The negative feedback affected his confidence.
downbeat	Used in general situations to describe a pessimistic or unenthusiastic attitude. Less formal than other options. Despite the good news, his mood was still downbeat. The team's downbeat attitude affected their performance.

Examples of usage

The bearish sentiment in the stock market led to a sell-off of shares.
Analysts are predicting a bearish trend for the upcoming quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "bearish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em baixa

🇮🇳 मंदा

🇩🇪 bärisch

🇮🇩 bearish

🇺🇦 ведмежий

🇵🇱 niedźwiedzi

🇯🇵 弱気

🇫🇷 baissier

🇪🇸 bajista

🇹🇷 düşüş

🇰🇷 약세

🇸🇦 هابط

🇨🇿 medvědí

🇸🇰 medvedí

🇨🇳 熊市

🇸🇮 medvedji

🇮🇸 lægð

🇰🇿 аюлы

🇬🇪 დათვისებური

🇦🇿 ayı

🇲🇽 bajista

Etymology

The term 'bearish' originated from the practice of 'bear baiting' in the 18th century, where bears were tied to a stake and dogs were set upon them. This practice symbolized a downward movement, hence the association with pessimism and falling prices in the financial markets.