Question

Given the context clues in this sentence, and your understanding of how a bear might behave, which is the best choice for the meaning of bearish?

When we interrupted Mr. Lee, he glared at us and uttered a bearish “Wait until I’m finished.”

A. sudden or unexpected
B. rough or grumpy
C. deeply angry
D. very hungry

Answers

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The best choice for the meaning of "bearish" in the given context is:

**B. rough or grumpy**

The use of "bearish" to describe Mr. Lee's response suggests that his demeanor is akin to that of a bear, which is often associated with being rough, grumpy, or irritable, especially when disturbed.