extremesoriented
Extremesoriented is an adjective used to describe a stance, attitude, or approach that emphasizes extremes—whether in beliefs, values, policies, or methods. It denotes a tendency to favor maximal or polar positions over moderate ones and to frame choices in binary or all-or-nothing terms.
In political science and sociology, extremesoriented describes individuals, movements, or media frames that pursue far-reaching changes
Extremesoriented is not a formal or widely standardized label; it is a descriptive, sometimes evaluative term
Etymology: formed from extreme + oriented; variant spellings include extremesorientated, particularly in British English.
Related concepts include extremism, radicalism, absolutism, dichotomous thinking, and black-and-white thinking. In academic writing, the term