bearishness
- noun
- /ˈbɛrɪʃnəs/
- Jargon
:
pesimismo
- This is faintly encouraging, as bearishness usually peaks as stocks reach a trading bottom.
Usually we're at these bearishness levels.
- Usually we're at these bearishness levels.
Examples
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We believe that the bearishness in this sector is overdone and still see a lot of value.
Blog text (10) -
Despite the recent rallies, many traders remain in a state of bearishness, fearing that the market is due for another decline.
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Usually we're at these bearishness levels.
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Point of maximum bearishness about the equity markets.
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And unfortunately there, there isn't a lot of bearishness to cover right now.
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Euphoria about Latin America is as unjustified now as indiscriminate bearishness was five years ago.
Academic text (1993) -
Market analysts noted a rising bearishness, causing investors to reconsider their strategies as they anticipated falling prices.
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The bearishness in investor sentiment has led to a prolonged downturn in stock prices, indicating widespread concern about the economy.
Synonyms
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4.6
A way of thinking that expects bad things to happen
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4.7
A tendency to expect bad things to happen
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How Pessimistic
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Etymology
Bearishness comes from bear plus -ish and -ness. A helpful way to remember is that people imagine a bear swiping down with its paw, so a 'bear' market means prices going down. That's why bearishness means expecting prices or market trends to fall.