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- [bair-ish]
- /ˈbɛər ɪʃ/
- /ˈbeə.rɪʃ/
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- [bair-ish]
- /ˈbɛər ɪʃ/
Definitions of bearish word
- adjective bearish On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish. 3
- adjective bearish like a bear; rough; clumsy; churlish 3
- adjective bearish causing, expecting, or characterized by a fall in prices 3
- adjective bearish bearlike; rude, rough, surly, etc. 3
- adjective bearish falling, or causing, expecting, etc. a fall, as in prices on the stock exchange 3
- adjective bearish pessimistic 3
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Origin of bearish
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; bear2 + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Bearish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bearish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bearish
adj bearish
- short — having little length; not long.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
Antonyms for bearish
adj bearish
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- lengthy — having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey.
- long — having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle.
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