1. involving or characterized by controversial argument or dispute; aggressively attacking or defending a particular opinion or doctrine

Examples

• The author’s polemical essay sparked heated debate among scholars.
• His polemical style made him many enemies in academic circles.
• The documentary took a polemical stance against corporate farming.
• She avoided polemical discussions at family gatherings.
• The politician’s polemical speech divided the audience.
• Critics found the book too polemical and one-sided.
• The newspaper’s polemical editorial drew hundreds of angry letters.