double-faced

dou·ble–faced

adj \ˌdə-bəl-ˈfāst\

Definition of DOUBLE-FACED

1

: hypocritical, two-faced

2

a : having two faces or sides designed for use <a double–faced bookshelf> b also dou·ble–face \-ˈfās\ : finished on both sides : reversible —used of fabric

First Known Use of DOUBLE-FACED

1577

Related to DOUBLE-FACED

Synonyms: artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, Janus-faced, jive [slang], left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony (also phoney), phony-baloney (or phoney-baloney), pretended, two-faced, unctuous

Antonyms: artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned

Related Words: affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural; empty, hollow, meaningless; deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful; facile, glib, superficial; bogus, sham; campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek; canting, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure

Near Antonyms: direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

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