Word
bearish
Phoneticsbear·ish, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɛɹɪʃ/
UK/bˈeəɹɪʃ/
Definition
adj. describing a situation where people think the price of something, like stocks, will go down. You use this when the market is feeling negative or worried about the future.
adj. characterised by a pessimistic outlook regarding the future value of an asset or market. Often used in financial contexts to describe market sentiment or investment strategies.
Examples
“The market is currently bearish after the latest economic report.”
“Investors adopted a bearish stance following the news of the company's declining sales and rising debt.”
“While the technical indicators suggested a bearish trend, the fundamental analysis of the sector's long-term growth potential remained optimistic among some analysts.”
Examples
simple
“The market is currently bearish after the latest economic report.”
contextual
“Investors adopted a bearish stance following the news of the company's declining sales and rising debt.”
complex
“While the technical indicators suggested a bearish trend, the fundamental analysis of the sector's long-term growth potential remained optimistic among some analysts.”
Real-World Examples
“It is going to have a bearish influence on prices.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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