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polarizing.

Characterized by strong, divided opinions among people; divisive.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪzɪŋ/General-American
  1. Characterized by strong, divided opinions among people; divisive.

    It is a polarizing novel, loved by some and hated by others.
    Che Guevara remains a polarizing Marxist revolutionary, feted by some as a champion of the poor and reviled by others as a bloodthirsty monster.
Where this word comes from

From polarize + -ing.

verb/ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪzɪŋ/General-American
  1. present participle and gerund of polarize

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From polarize + -ing.

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