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Webster 1913 Edition

Bearish

Bear′ish

,

Adj.

1.

Partaking of the qualities of a bear; resembling a bear in temper or manners.

Harris.

Webster 1828 Edition

Bearish

BEARISH

,

Adj.

Partaking of the qualities of a bear.

Definition 2024

bearish

bearish

English

Adjective

bearish ‎(comparative more bearish, superlative most bearish)

Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy.
(stock market) Characterized by falling share prices.
(by extension) Pessimistic about the future.

Translations

having the qualities of a bear

Irish: béarúil

Russian: медве́жий (ru) ‎(medvéžij)