Bearish

Pronunciation: /ˈberɪʃ/

Definitions of bearish

adjective showing a belief that prices in a particular market or security will fall

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast is bearish for the weekend.

A2 Investors are feeling bearish about the stock market.

B1 The company's financial outlook is bearish due to recent losses.

B2 The economist's report was bearish on the future of the economy.

C1 The expert analysis painted a bearish picture of the housing market.

C2 The committee's decision was influenced by a bearish assessment of the risks involved.

Examples of bearish in a Sentence

formal The stock market analysts are predicting a bearish trend for the upcoming quarter.

informal I heard that the market is looking bearish, so it might be a good time to hold off on investing.

slang The market is feeling pretty bearish right now, so it might be best to play it safe.

figurative Her mood was bearish after receiving the bad news, and she kept to herself for the rest of the day.

Grammatical Forms of bearish

• past tense: bearished
• plural: bearishs
• comparative: more bearish
• superlative: most bearish
• present tense: bearish
• future tense: will be bearish
• perfect tense: have been bearish
• continuous tense: is being bearish
• singular: bearish
• positive degree: bearish
• infinitive: to be bearish
• gerund: bearishing
• participle: bearished

Origin and Evolution of bearish

First Known Use: 1764 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bearish' is believed to have originated from the stock market, where it was used to describe a downward trend or pessimistic outlook on the market.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bearish' has expanded beyond the stock market to describe a negative or pessimistic attitude in various contexts, not just limited to financial markets.