bearish
/ˈbɛrɪʃ/
adjective
- Expecting prices on the stock market to fall; feeling that the economy will get worse.
- Investors turned bearish after the company reported lower profits.
- The analyst gave a bearish forecast for the tech sector this quarter.
- Many traders are bearish on oil prices due to oversupply.
- Showing a lack of confidence or a negative outlook about something.
- The report had a bearish tone, warning of possible layoffs.
- Despite the sunny weather, his mood was bearish and gloomy.
- Her bearish attitude about the project made the team less motivated.
- Resembling or characteristic of a bear, especially in being large, rough, or clumsy.
- The old man had a bearish build and a deep, rumbling voice.
- She gave a bearish hug that nearly lifted me off the ground.
- His bearish manner intimidated the smaller children at first.
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