दोहरा चरित्र
उस आदमी का दोहरा चरित्र सबको पता चल गया।
Everyone found out about that man's duplicity.
The state of having two conflicting sets of beliefs, values, or behaviors, often deceptive or hypocritical in nature.
राजनेता अपने भाषणों में ईमानदार होने का दावा करते हैं, लेकिन उनका दोहरा चरित्र सामने आ रहा है।
Politicians claim to be honest in their speeches, but their duplicity is coming to light.
उसके दोहरे चरित्र के कारण उसे दोस्तों ने छोड़ दिया।
His duplicity caused his friends to abandon him.
Often used to describe people who present one face in public and another in private, or who act inconsistently with their stated beliefs.
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Pro Tip
Avoiding Misuse
Do not confuse 'दोहरा चरित्र' with 'दो चेहरे' (two faces), which can imply simple dishonesty but lacks the nuanced implication of conflicting moral frameworks. 'दोहरा चरित्र' specifically refers to a deeper inconsistency in values or beliefs.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'दोहरा चरित्र' when describing someone whose public persona or stated beliefs are contradicted by their private actions or hidden motives. It is stronger than mere dishonesty and implies a moral or ethical conflict.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'दोहरा' (dohraa, meaning 'double' or 'dual') and 'चरित्र' (chritr, meaning 'character' or 'nature'). The concept originates from the idea of a person having two distinct and often conflicting characters or moral frameworks.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in moral, ethical, or social contexts to criticize hypocrisy. It is not typically used in casual conversation but appears in formal discussions about integrity, ethics, or character assessment.