Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-tongued
Adjective
/ˌdʌblˈtʌŋd/
Definition
Deliberately ambiguous or misleading, often speaking in two contradictory ways.
Examples
- The politician’s double-tongued remarks left voters unsure of his true stance on the issue.
- She was known for her double-tongued comments, which often contradicted what she said in private.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who speaks in a way that can be interpreted in more than one way, often leading to confusion or deceit.
Synonyms
- deceitful
- d duplicitous
- two-faced
- insincere
