hawkishness

American  

[hawk-ish-nis] / ˈhɔk ɪʃ nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being hawkish, or of favoring hard-line or aggressive positions in politics or economics.

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Example Sentences

“The scene may also be littered by renewed hawkishness among central banks, should the War be lasting,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

But Takaichi's hawkishness on defence worries Haruka, a voter in her 30s.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

However, Fed hawkishness should be viewed as a buying opportunity, the senior research strategist said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

One is a potential rebound in U.S. inflation, which could stoke bets on more Fed hawkishness and unwind many of the anti-dollar trades that have prospered this year.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023

Public animosity, in turn, can incentivize leaders to speak and act aggressively, a hawkishness that journalists then communicate back to the public.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023