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dovishness

1 8.4

A preference for negotiation and compromise instead of force in politics or foreign policy

noun
/ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/

: 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

accommodationism

vsdovishness

1 9.3

A way of making compromises to keep peace and avoid conflict

focuses on negotiation and compromise rather than using force

dovish approach

vsdovishness

1 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

Antonyms

hawkishness

Literature

1 8.6

Supporting tough policies, often about foreign affairs or defense

How Peaceful

pacifism

6 6.2

dovishness

1 8.4

diplomacy

Formal

181 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.