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Definition of bearishness

bearishness

/ˈbɛr.ɪʃ.nəs/
bear · ish · ness
Adverb:bearishly
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Adjective:bearish
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bearishness Lexical Profile

bearishness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pessimistic market sentiment or expectation that prices of stocks, commodities, or other financial assets will decline.

Example

"Widespread bearishness among institutional investors led to a sharp sell-off in the technology sector."

2

Rough, gruff, surly, or ill-mannered behavior resembling that attributed to a bear.

Example

"Despite his outward bearishness, the old shopkeeper was secretly generous to everyone in the neighborhood."

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• Rhymes for bearishness

• Nearby Words

bearings
bearish
bearishly
bearishness
bearlike
bearpit
bearskin

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bearishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bearishness
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