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dovishness

dovishness

8.4
A preference for negotiation and compromise instead of force in politics or foreign policy
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/
translation icon : pacifismo
  • The newly elected leader's dovishness has sparked discussions about a more peaceful approach to foreign relations.

And then throughout the meeting we got more and more dovishness.

Examples

  • Her dovishness in negotiations helped ensure a successful treaty between the two countries.

  • And contrary to the conservative fable, it was this second-term dovishness that played the crucial role in enabling Gorbachev's reforms.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Many voters appreciate his dovishness because it prioritizes dialogue over military action.

Synonyms

dovish approach
vsdovishness
6.5

A policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs

is a preference for negotiation and compromise instead of confrontation
accommodationism
vsdovishness
9.3

A way of making compromises to keep peace and avoid conflict

focuses on negotiation and compromise rather than using force

Antonyms

hawkishness
  • Literature
1 8.6

Supporting tough policies, often about foreign affairs or defense

How Peaceful

pacifism
6 6.2
dovishness
8.4
diplomacy
  • Formal
201 3.7

Surface Forms

dovishness singular
dovishnesses plural

Morphology

dovishness = dovish (transparent) = dove + ish + ness

The noun 'dovishness' is transparently derived from the adjective 'dovish' by adding the suffix '-ness' to indicate a state or quality.

Etymology

Dovishness comes from the bird dove, long used as a sign of 'peace', and the ending -ness meaning a state. So dovishness is the quality of liking talks and compromise instead of force.