polarized Synonyms
Another word for polarized
• adjective (Context 1)
Divided into two sharply contrasting, mutually exclusive, or opposing groups, sets of opinions, or beliefs.
"The town hall meeting revealed how polarised the community had become over the new zoning laws."
• adjective (Context 2)
Restricted so that vibrations of light or other electromagnetic radiation occur primarily in a single plane, or treated with a special filter to reduce glare.
"Fishermen often wear polarised sunglasses to cut through the surface glare on the water."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having distinct positive and negative electrical charges, magnetic poles, or a fixed orientation for proper connection.
"A polarised electrical plug has one blade wider than the other so it can only be inserted into the outlet one way."
Opposites of polarized
The opposite of polarized shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: