polarized thinking

Definitions

A pattern of thinking that divides people, ideas, or situations into opposing extremes, with little room for nuance.

A tendency to view an issue in terms of two sharply opposed positions or groups.

Examples

Polarized thinking can make disagreements feel impossible to resolve.

She noticed her polarized thinking and tried to consider other perspectives.

Synonyms

black-and-white thinking dichotomous thinking all-or-nothing thinking