1. the quality or state of being hawkish; a tendency to favor aggressive or military action in foreign policy
Usage: often used in political and diplomatic contexts

Examples

• The senator's hawkishness on defense spending made her a controversial figure.
• His hawkishness toward the neighboring country alarmed peace advocates.
• The administration's hawkishness in foreign relations led to increased military spending.
• Critics attributed the rise in tensions to the president's hawkishness.
• Despite her hawkishness on security issues, she supported diplomatic negotiations.
• The general's hawkishness reflected decades of military experience.