two
faced
Comparative
more two-faced
Superlative
most two-faced
1
a dishonest and deceitful individual whose behavior and words are contradictory to what they think or believe
- He was known to be two-faced, often speaking kindly to someone’s face while criticizing them behind their back.
- The two-faced employee pretended to support her colleagues but undermined them whenever possible.
- Everyone learned the hard way that being two-faced would lead to distrust within the team.
- Her two-faced nature made it difficult for her friends to know whether they could rely on her.
- In the world of politics, many find that some leaders are two-faced, promising one thing while delivering another.
2
having two faces--one looking to the future and one to the past
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