double-faced

• Adjetivo que descreve uma pessoa falsa ou hipócrita, que age de modo diferente em público e em particular, ou que diz uma coisa e faz outra.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is deceitful or hypocritical, acting differently in public than in private.

1. Having two usable sidesB2formal

   Describes a fabric or material that is finished on both sides, allowing it to be used with either side facing outward.

   Dupla face

   • She bought a double-faced wool fabric for her winter coat.
   • Double-faced tape is useful for mounting pictures.
   • The tailor recommended a double-faced satin for the reversible dress.

   Sinônimosreversibletwo-sided

2. Deceitful or hypocriticalC1formal

   Characterized by deliberate deception, pretending to have one set of feelings or beliefs while acting under the influence of another.

   Falso, hipócrita

   • His double-faced behavior made it hard to trust him.
   • She was known for her double-faced dealings in business.
   • The politician's double-faced promises were exposed by the press.

   Sinônimosdeceitfuldishonestduplicitousfalsehypocriticalinsincereperfidioustreacheroustwo-faced

   Antônimosfrankgenuinehonestopensincerestraightforwardtruthful