noun
- a pessimistic outlook on financial markets, expecting prices to fall
- gruff, unfriendly, or irritable behavior
Usage: finance; economics
Examples
- The analyst’s bearishness about tech stocks proved correct when prices dropped.
- Market bearishness increased after the disappointing earnings report.
- His bearishness toward the housing market made him wait to buy.
- The trader’s bearishness led her to sell her positions early.
- Despite his bearishness in manner, he was actually quite helpful.
- Her bearishness at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.