Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

two-faced

Adjective

/ˈtuː ˈfeɪst/

Definition

Having a deceptive or hypocritical nature; showing different sides to different people.

Examples

She can be quite two-faced, acting friendly to your face but gossiping about you behind your back.
Don’t trust him; he’s got a two-faced personality and can’t be relied on.

Meaning

The term ‘two-faced’ describes someone who is insincere, pretending to be one way in front of one group and another way in front of a different group.