Synonyms

two-faced

American

[too-feyst] / ˈtuˌfeɪst /

adjective

having two faces.
deceitful or hypocritical.

Synonyms:

false, dishonest, devious, treacherous

two-faced British

/ -ˈfeɪst-, ˌtuːˈfeɪsɪdlɪ /

adjective

deceitful; insincere; hypocritical

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Etymology

Origin of two-faced

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

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“The Palm House” is hard on perceived sellouts, such as Edmund’s commercially minded boss and an oddly two-faced TV producer who briefly enters Laura’s orbit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Did suffering among the two-faced liars of L.A. ever lead her to question her commitment to music?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

It speaks to our pickle as consumers that I have been stewing over this two-faced selling approach for weeks and am still not sure if I should want to stop it.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025

Fernando Alonso, whose mutual respect with Verstappen has been obvious for years, dismissed the Dutchman's claim Russell was two-faced.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

Ivy even told Keeper about Layla and what a two-faced friend and sister she was.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

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