bearish

Example Sentences

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“While overbought conditions alone are not necessarily bearish, the probability of near-term profit taking or rotational activity appears to be rising as investor positioning becomes increasingly crowded.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

This acts as a contrarian bearish signal because it often means a narrow handful of mega-cap stocks are artificially holding up broader indices.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The current double-bottom base began forming after a bearish evening star pattern in the last week of May 2025 triggered a 17% decline.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

It’s a “potentially bearish factor, but not a reason to exit longs or get short,” said Donnelly, adding that it’s “not tradable in isolation.”

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

The bearish boy jammed his stick into the ground, spearing the soft earth.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman