Flakiness
noun
The quality of being unpredictable or unreliable.
Her friends were used to her flakiness and didn't take it personally when she would abruptly cancel plans.
Often appears as...
- exhibit flakiness
- accustomed to flakiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The characteristic of something being easily broken into small pieces or layers.
The flakiness of a good pastry is what sets it apart from a mediocre one.
Often appears as...
- achieve flakiness
- appreciate flakiness
noun
The condition of skin being dry and falling off in small, thin pieces.
The patient's flakiness has decreased after using the prescribed ointment.
Often appears as...
- reduce flakiness
- suffer from flakiness
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
The state of not being firm or steady.
The flakiness of the weather made it difficult to plan for the outdoor event.
Often appears as...
- deal with flakiness
- notice flakiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The quality of being unpredictable or unreliable.
Her friends were used to her flakiness and didn't take it personally when she would abruptly cancel plans.
Often appears as...
- exhibit flakiness
- accustomed to flakiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The characteristic of something being easily broken into small pieces or layers.
The flakiness of a good pastry is what sets it apart from a mediocre one.
Often appears as...
- achieve flakiness
- appreciate flakiness
noun
The condition of skin being dry and falling off in small, thin pieces.
The patient's flakiness has decreased after using the prescribed ointment.
Often appears as...
- reduce flakiness
- suffer from flakiness
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
The state of not being firm or steady.
The flakiness of the weather made it difficult to plan for the outdoor event.
Often appears as...
- deal with flakiness
- notice flakiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Indicates a person's habit of being unreliable, often with commitments or schedules.
His flakiness is why he's never the one to organize events.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies a criticism and frustration regarding someone's lack of reliability.
Her consistent flakiness might cost her the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used when discussing social obligations, friendships, or interpersonal relationships.
Nobody relied on Paul anymore due to his flakiness.
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Indicates a person's habit of being unreliable, often with commitments or schedules.
His flakiness is why he's never the one to organize events.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies a criticism and frustration regarding someone's lack of reliability.
Her consistent flakiness might cost her the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used when discussing social obligations, friendships, or interpersonal relationships.
Nobody relied on Paul anymore due to his flakiness.
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Indicates a person's habit of being unreliable, often with commitments or schedules.
His flakiness is why he's never the one to organize events.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies a criticism and frustration regarding someone's lack of reliability.
Her consistent flakiness might cost her the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used when discussing social obligations, friendships, or interpersonal relationships.
Nobody relied on Paul anymore due to his flakiness.
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