Synonyms for bearish
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy.
Example sentences
- clumsy Her movements were awkward and her gesture clumsy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bearish | rising | |
| clumsy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- rough1, harsh1, blunt1, bluff1, surly2, gruff1
- 6 letters
- clumsy2
- 7 letters
- boorish2, brusque1, uncivil3
- 8 letters
- impolite3, churlish2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (surly2 = 2 syllables).