1. plural of flakiness; the quality or state of being flaky, tending to break or peel into thin layers or fragments
Usage: typically used in the plural to refer to multiple instances or aspects of flaky behavior or texture
2. plural of flakiness; the quality of being unreliable or undependable in behavior or commitment
Usage: informal; refers to inconsistency or lack of follow-through

Examples

• The flakinesses of the old paint made it necessary to scrape and repaint the entire wall.
• Her repeated flakinesses on project deadlines frustrated her team members.
• The pastry's flakinesses came from the careful layering of butter and dough.
• We noticed several flakinesses in his excuses for missing meetings.
• The flakinesses of the dried mud created an interesting texture on the pottery.
• His flakinesses as a friend made it hard to trust him with important matters.