Bearish/ˈberɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Market Indication Used to describe the mood of market participants about the stock market direction. Traders showed bearish indicators amidst political instability. Pro Tip 2/3Economic Perspective In discussions about economic trends, 'bearish' reflects expectations of a downturn. The economist's bearish view suggested we brace for a recession. Pro Tip 3/3Investor Attitude Represents an investor's conservative stance on an investment's potential. His bearish attitude led him to invest in safer bonds.