bearish

/ˈbeɪrɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a negative or bearish attitude towards a market, economy, or situation; pessimistic.

“The investor’s bearish forecast on the stock market caused many to lose confidence.”

2. noun

a bearish attitude or outlook.

“The market’s bearish sentiment led to a significant decline in prices.”

3. verb

to express a bearish attitude or outlook.

“The analyst was bearish on the company’s prospects for the next quarter.”

Synonyms

  • bleak
  • negative
  • pessimistic

Antonyms

  • bullish
  • optimistic
  • positive