Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

POLEMICS

Opinionated

The most appropriate synonym of the word polemics is opinionated.

• Polemics is a noun that means "a controversial or contentious argument or debate."
• Opinionated is an adjective that means "having or expressing strong opinions."

Both words refer to a strong stance on an issue, but polemics is more specific in that it implies that the stance is controversial or contentious. Opinionated is more general, and can refer to any strong stance, whether or not it is controversial.

The other words in the list are not synonyms of polemics.

• Narcissist means "a person who is excessively self-absorbed or self-loving."
• Languish means "to lose strength or vitality."
• Oblivion means "the state of being forgotten or disregarded."