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bipolar

Adjective B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Having two distinct, often opposite, poles or extremes, or relating to a mental health condition marked by swings between extreme moods.

"The debate became bipolar, with almost no one taking a middle position."

'Bipolar' as a medical term refers specifically to bipolar disorder, so use it carefully outside a clinical context.