TWO-FACED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

two-faced

adjective

ˈtü-ˈfāst

Definition of two-faced

as in double

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express a two-faced friend who was just using me to advance her career

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of two-faced This symbol is used to communicate betrayal or being two-faced. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 June 2026 The architecture is two-faced — and everyone inside the organization eventually reads it. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026 And Alexander Hamilton gets slightly better press than the other two, but he is shown as someone who is brilliant, but self-seeking, arrogant, snobbish, contemptuous of others, and profoundly two-faced. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 In confessional, Salley accuses Venita of being two-faced. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025 There’s a constituency within the White House that still believes Apple is two-faced, all talk and no action. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025 During the live stream on Thursday, Wiggins claimed that Reynolds, the ex-husband of Star Jones, is jealous, two-faced and attempting to sabotage the show, which runs on the Fox Soul streaming service. — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2024 Since celestial twins symbolize the sign, Gemini tends to be unfairly stereotyped as two-faced or manipulative. — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-faced

Adjective

The black walnut double staircase in the center hall foyer has carved lions.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
The formula includes lactic acid, a chemical exfoliator that breaks down dead skin, for a double dose of skin-smoothing power.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Days later, Britain’s AI Security Institute said that Anthropic’s most advanced AI model had used fake identities to cover its tracks and attempt to plant malicious code during testing.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

There is something deeply hypocritical about discovering and using the language of women’s liberation only when your own status, reputation, or income is at stake.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
That some people in these industries, including those who are well paid, would look at our economy and seek out other ways of doing things is neither hypocritical nor surprising.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hypocritical

Adjective

Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of lip

Adjective

The implication is that stage types and progressive politicians are craven, submissive, and insincere.

— Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government's support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of insincere

Adjective

That is at best a superficial understanding of the work involved in psychiatric treatment and the substantial labor that occurs outside the appointment itself.

— Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
The privileges of Jover’s life appear entirely superficial, even a bit alien, when contrasted with her granddaughter’s narrative thread.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of superficial

Adjective

Instead, coaches have become more and more terrified through the years of seeing their players getting hurt during largely meaningless games in August.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In my line of work, game columns don’t get more meaningless than that.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026