Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
☁️ Pessimistic attitude 📉 Expecting price fall 🐻 Rough manner
bearishness

bearishness

8.0
A rough, unfriendly way of acting that seems strong and clumsy
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛrɪʃnəs/
translation icon : tosquedad
  • The coach's bearishness was evident in his loud voice and heavy footsteps.

Examples

  • The bearishness of the old man was evident in his gruff demeanor.

  • Despite her bearishness, she handled the delicate equipment with surprising care.

  • His bearishness made him seem intimidating, but he was actually very kind.

  • His bearishness made it difficult for others to approach him.

  • His bearishness made him appear unapproachable, though he was friendly at heart.

  • The dog's bearishness was evident as he lumbered around, growling at visitors.

  • Despite his bearishness, she appreciated his honesty and straightforwardness.

Antonyms

refinement
10 5.9

A polished, elegant way of acting that shows good taste

gracefulness
1 3.2

A smooth, attractive way of moving like a dancer or swan

How Clumsy

bearishness
8.0
clumsiness
3 3.3
awkwardness
1 3.6

Surface Forms

bearishness singular
bearishnesses plural

Morphology

bearishness = bearish (transparent) = bear + ish + ness

The adjective 'bearish' literally means 'bear-like', and forming a noun with '-ness' is a standard, fully regular process.

Etymology

Bearishness comes from bear plus -ish and -ness. It originally meant being 'bear-like' in manner, rough, clumsy, or surly, so bearishness is the quality of being rough or unfriendly.