dovish vs. hawkish

adjective

  1. (especially of a person in public office) advocating peace, compromise, or a conciliatory national attitude.

    Mr. Weizman made his name as one of Israel's most celebrated fighting men, yet he worked to transform himself into a dovish politician.

  2. Economics.,  advocating low interest rates or other monetary policies aimed at reducing unemployment rather than inflation.

    With the jobless rate in double digits, the same dovish remarks can be expected from other Federal Reserve officials.

  3. like or resembling a dove or any of the bird’s typical features or behaviors.

    The sofa fabric is a soft dovish gray.

adjective

  1. resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.

  2. advocating war or a belligerently threatening diplomatic policy.