peacelessness

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UK/ˈpiːsləsnəs/

noun

Discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.

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Meanings

nounpeacelessness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDiscord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.

    1974: International peace research newsletter, volume 12:2, pages 16 & 17

    1 more example

    1989: Keizai Kōhō Sentā, Speaking of Japan, pages 6 & 7 (Keizai Kōhō Center)

Origin

From peaceless + -ness.

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peacelessness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peacelessness

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“peacelessness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peacelessness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peacelessness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peacelessness.

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