double-faced (Meaning)
double-faced (s)
(of fabrics) having faces on both sides
marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
double-faced (a.)
Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer.
Deceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of double-faced
Synonyms:
- superficial
- artificial
- Janus-faced
- pious
- backhanded
- unnatural
- hollow
- dishonest
- meaningless
- assumed
- phony-baloney
- counterfeit
- unctuous
- jive
- mechanical
- two-faced
- hypocritical
- strained
- phoney-baloney
- insincere
- double-dealing
- left-handed
- phony
- feigned
- affected
- phoney
- mealy
- false
- mealymouthed
Antonyms:
double-faced Sentence Examples
- Her double-faced nature made it difficult to trust her, as she would often say one thing to your face and another behind your back.
- The double-faced politician promised one thing to his constituents before the election and then did the opposite once he was in office.
- The double-faced friend pretended to be supportive and caring, but would often make snide remarks or spread rumors behind their back.
- The double-faced company advertised their products as environmentally friendly, but their manufacturing process was actually harmful to the environment.
- The double-faced salesperson promised a lifetime warranty on the product, but when it broke, they refused to honor the warranty.
- The double-faced employee was always willing to help their coworkers, but would often take credit for their work or sabotage their projects.
- The double-faced student would study hard and get good grades, but would also cheat on tests and plagiarize assignments.
- The double-faced athlete would play fair during the game, but would often engage in unsportsmanlike conduct when the game was over.
- The double-faced actor would be charming and charismatic on stage, but would be rude and arrogant off stage.
- The double-faced celebrity would promote a healthy lifestyle in public, but would indulge in unhealthy habits in private.
FAQs About the word double-faced
(of fabrics) having faces on both sides, marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of anoth
fake, lip,double, pretended, superficial, artificial, Janus-faced, pious, backhanded, unnatural
honest, heartfelt, unfeigned, artless, candid, heartfelt, candid, sincere, honest,genuine
Her double-faced nature made it difficult to trust her, as she would often say one thing to your face and another behind your back.
The double-faced politician promised one thing to his constituents before the election and then did the opposite once he was in office.
The double-faced friend pretended to be supportive and caring, but would often make snide remarks or spread rumors behind their back.
The double-faced company advertised their products as environmentally friendly, but their manufacturing process was actually harmful to the environment.
