Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

permabear

noun

/ˈpɜːrməˌbɪr/

Definition

A person who maintains a pessimistic outlook on the market and expects prices to fall continuously over time.

Examples

Despite the recent market rally, John remains a permabear, convinced that a downturn is imminent.
As a permabear, she often warns others about potential market crashes, no matter the current performance of stocks.

Meaning

Refers to an investor who believes that market trends will continually decline and thus holds a consistently bearish sentiment in investment discussions.