double-faced

adjective

dou·​ble-faced ˌdə-bəl-ˈfāst 

1

: hypocritical, two-faced

2

a

: having two faces or sides designed for use

a double-faced bookshelf

b

or less commonly double-face

ˌdə-bəl-ˈfās 

: finished on both sides : reversible

—used of fabric

Synonyms

• double
• fake
• lip
• pretended

Examples of double-faced in a Sentence

you'll find out how double-faced she is when you're no further help to her career

Recent Examples on the Web

As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

The brand’s coat collection included a new double-faced design made from 100 percent Saxon merino wool, available in both fantasy and solid colors. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025

Compact constructions—including some that are double-faced—are positioned for all seasons. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025

Based on the yardage of double-faced cashmere used at the recent shows, fashion hasn’t yet moved on from minimalism. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025

Hunt’s guide through the thicket is a double-faced Genevan financier, Étienne Clavière, who admired the American Republic, opposed slavery and believed in the positive power of commerce. —Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for double-faced

• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced
• emplaced
• encased
• erased