bipolar

[bahy-poh-ler] / baɪˈpoʊ lər /

ADJECTIVE

marked by opposite extremes

Synonyms

STRONG

oscillating undulating vacillating

WEAK

Janus-faced capricious inconstant mercurial spasmodic two-faced vibrating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant steady

STRONG

fixed reliable

WEAK

unmoving

Example Sentences

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But British government minister Wes Streeting told UK broadcasters he regarded West using bipolar disorder "to justify his actions" as "appalling".

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Rolling Stone reported that during Monday’s hearing Judge Alan Schneider said the singer’s behavior in August was “aberrant from his normal conduct” and related to his bipolar diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Then in January, Ye took out a full-page advert in the Wall Street Journal where he shared details about his bipolar type-1 diagnosis, which he had previously dismissed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

These medications are prescribed to treat conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and seizures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Besides, even if Mom was bipolar, that’s not an excuse.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman