dual-natured
adjectiveUK /ˌdjuːəl ˈneɪtʃəd/
US /ˌduːəl ˈneɪtʃərd/
Having two different sides or parts that are both important.
The story's dual-natured hero is both brave and gentle.
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2. Showing two opposite feelings or qualities at the same time.
Her dual-natured reaction was both happy and sad.
3. Having two separate purposes or roles.
The dual-natured tool works as both a pen and a flashlight.
4. Existing in two different forms.
The dual-natured creature lives in water and on land.