Definition

The quality or state of being double, which can refer to having two parts or aspects, often implying a sense of duplicity or insincerity.

Example

The doubleness of his character made it hard to trust him completely.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about the concept of doubleness in people’s personalities.

That’s an interesting topic; some people really do have two sides to them.

Yeah, it makes me wonder if everyone has a bit of doubleness inside them.

Definitely, it can be confusing sometimes, but it also makes us more human.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doubleness → It is formed from "double" (from Old French *doble*, meaning twofold or twice) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "doubleness" refers to the state of being double or having two parts.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'double' meaning twofold, and remember that 'doubleness' describes the quality of being double.

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