bearish
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈbɛɹɪʃ// UK //bˈeəɹɪʃ// bear·ish
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.
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.