# bearish

/ˈbɛɹɪʃ/ (US) · /bˈeəɹɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bearish
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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