bearishly

In surly fashion

Bearishly means in a manner that is grumpy, pessimistic, or unfriendly—like a bear.

In finance, it describes acting on the expectation that prices will fall: The fund manager traded bearishly ahead of the earnings report.

More generally, it suggests surly or negative behavior: He bearishly dismissed every suggestion.

gruff

brusquely

In an abrupt manner

bluntly · roughly · tersely · surlily · taciturnly · morosely · churlishly · cantankerously · irritably · testily

pessimistic

pessimistically

With negative expectations

negatively · cynically · cautiously · warily · guardedly · defensively · hesitantly · reluctantly · unenthusiastically · downbeat

animalistic

ursine

Relating to bruins

hulking · shambling · lumber · heavy-footed · plodding · snuffling · roaming · foraging · territorial · protective

clumsy

awkwardly

In a clumsy manner

oafishly · heavy-handedly · ham-fistedly · maladroitly · inelegantly · ponderously · unwieldily · galumphing · blunderingly

intimidating

menacingly

In a threatening way

ominously · looming · imposingly · domineeringly · fiercely · aggressively · confrontationally · forbiddingly · sternly · harshly

Opposites
mood/demeanor

bearishlycheerfully

In a glad manner

amiably · genially · warmly · affably · good-naturedly

financial market outlook

bearishlybullishly

With upward market expectations

optimistically · confidently · hopefully · positively · exuberantly

Family

bearish, bearishness

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