Hawkish (Adjective)
Meaning
Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hawkish stance of the government has led to increased tensions with neighboring countries.
- Critics argue that the president's hawkish views on national security are misguided and counterproductive.
- The senator's hawkish voting record on defense issues has made her a target for anti-war activists.
- The country's hawkish foreign policy has resulted in a significant increase in military spending.
- The hawkish faction within the party is pushing for a more aggressive approach to dealing with international conflicts.