English Explanatory Dictionary

bearish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy.
  2. Characterized by or expecting falling prices.
  3. Pessimistic about the future.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bearish.wav

Word forms

bearish more bearish most bearish

Etymology

From bear + -ish.

Antonyms

bullish

Derived words

bearishly bearishness unbearish
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