Bearishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bearishly

 

[ ˈbɛr.ɪʃ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

stock market

Bearishly refers to a market sentiment that indicates a belief that prices will decline. Investors acting bearishly are typically pessimistic about the market's future performance.

Synonyms

downwardly, negatively, pessimistically.

Examples of usage

  • The analysts predict that investors will behave bearishly this quarter.
  • She has been trading bearishly due to the negative economic forecasts.
  • Many are acting bearishly, expecting a downturn after the recent highs.

Translations

Translations of the word "bearishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baixista

🇮🇳 बेयरिशली

🇩🇪 bärisch

🇮🇩 bearishly

🇺🇦 медвежо

🇵🇱 niedźwiedzi

🇯🇵 ベアリッシュに

🇫🇷 baissier

🇪🇸 bajista

🇹🇷 ayı gibi

🇰🇷 약세로

🇸🇦 بانخفاض

🇨🇿 medvědí

🇸🇰 medvedí

🇨🇳 看跌地

🇸🇮 medvedje

🇮🇸 bjarnarlega

🇰🇿 аюдылықпен

🇬🇪 დედო-რაღაცებით

🇦🇿 ayı kimi

🇲🇽 bajista

Etymology

The term 'bearishly' is derived from the word 'bear,' which has long been associated with a downward market trend. The origins of the term date back to the early 18th century in the context of the stock market. It is believed that the term came from observing bears attacking their prey by swiping their paws downward, symbolizing a fall in prices. The opposite term, 'bullishly,' which indicates an optimistic outlook with rising prices, stems from the behavior of bulls that thrust their horns upward. The animal metaphors have endured in financial contexts, serving as a vivid representation of market sentiment.