double-edged

Describes something that has both positive and negative effects or consequences.

ruОписывает то, что имеет как положительные, так и отрицательные эффекты или последствия.esDescribe algo que tiene tanto efectos o consecuencias positivas como negativas, o que puede interpretarse de dos maneras opuestas.frDécrit quelque chose qui a à la fois des effets ou des conséquences positifs et négatifs, ou qui peut être compris de deux manières différentes.deBezeichnet etwas, das sowohl positive als auch negative Wirkungen oder Folgen haben kann. Wörtlich eine Klinge, die auf beiden Seiten geschärft ist.ptDiz-se de algo que tem efeitos ou consequências tanto positivas quanto negativas, ou que pode ser interpretado de duas maneiras opostas. Também se refere literalmente a uma lâmina afiada dos dois lados.zh形容事物既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面，或指既能带来好处也能造成伤害。也指刀刃两边都锋利。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء له تأثيرات إيجابية وسلبية في الوقت نفسه، أو شيء يحمل وجهين متعارضين. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعناه الحرفي للدلالة على نصل حاد من الجانبين.

1. Having two contradictory interpretations C1 formal

   Capable of being understood in two ways, often with opposite or conflicting meanings.

   • His compliment was double-edged, leaving her unsure if he was sincere or sarcastic.
   • The statement was double-edged, praising the effort while criticizing the result.
   • Her double-edged remark could be seen as either a joke or an insult.

   ruДвусмысленныйesde doble filofrÀ double sensdeDoppeldeutigptAmbíguozh双刃的arذو حدين

   Synonymes: ambiguousequivocal

2. Having both positive and negative effects B2 formal

   A situation or action that has both beneficial and harmful consequences.

   • Social media is a double-edged sword, connecting people but also spreading misinformation.
   • The new policy is double-edged, boosting productivity while increasing stress.
   • Fame can be double-edged, bringing wealth but also loss of privacy.

   ruДвойственныйesde doble filofrà double tranchantdeDoppelschneidigptFaca de dois gumeszh双刃剑arذو حدين

   Synonymes: mixed

• more double-edged comparative form
• most double-edged superlative form