1. plural of mealiness; the quality or state of being mealy (resembling meal in texture or appearance; powdery or crumbly)
Usage: typically used in agricultural or food contexts
2. plural of mealiness; the quality of being mealy-mouthed; evasiveness or lack of directness in speech
Usage: informal; often pejorative

Examples

• The mealinesses of the overripe apples made them unsuitable for sale.
• The politician's mealinesses in response to the question frustrated the reporters.
• Excessive heat can cause mealinesses in certain varieties of potatoes.
• Her mealinesses when discussing the scandal only increased public suspicion.
• The mealinesses of the flour indicated it had been stored too long.
• We grew tired of his mealinesses and demanded a straight answer.