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Definition of bullishness

bullishness

/ˈbʊl.ɪʃ.nəs/
bull · ish · ness
Adverb:bullishly
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Adjective:bullish
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bullishness Lexical Profile

bullishness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In finance and economics, a confident expectation that the prices of stocks, commodities, or the overall market will rise.

Example

"Strong quarterly earnings reports fueled widespread bullishness among Wall Street investors."

2

An attitude of aggressive confidence, cheerfulness, or stubborn determination regarding the future.

Example

"Despite the early setbacks, the project manager's characteristic bullishness kept the entire team motivated."

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• Nearby Words

bullion
bullish
bullishly
bullishness
bullmastiff
bullnecked
bullock

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'bullish' and the suffix '-ness'. In financial contexts, the metaphor of a 'bull' dates back to early 18th-century London, comparing speculators who drive market prices upward to the way a bull thrusts its horns into the air.

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