bearishness

noun

Definition of bearishnessnext
as in pessimism

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  1. pessimism
  2. skepticism
  3. concern
Noun
  • Between the lines: The pessimism about the direction of the country comes despite a fairly positive economic trajectory.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Though Trump was often criticized for his pessimism, America voted with the same view.
    Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of pessimism
Noun
  • Therefore, simply promoting AI as the next big thing in the strategic plan might be met with skepticism.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Jeff expresses profound skepticism, and warns them to prepare themselves for the worst.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • Phillips had launched a primary challenge against President Joe Biden over concerns about his electability due to his age, and the outgoing congressman was critical of party leadership for sticking with the president.
    Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Safety is also a concern, to ensure edtech projects aren’t putting student data at risk in a war zone.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
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