CEFR C2

two-tongued

adjective

Meaning

Saying one thing to one person and the opposite to another to deceive them.

Examples

  • She was known for being two-tongued, often telling her boss she loved the project while complaining about it to her colleagues.
  • His two-tongued nature made it impossible for anyone in the office to trust his advice.

Synonyms: deceitful, duplicitous, two-faced, hypocritical