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flaky Synonyms

Another word for flaky

Choosing another word for flaky depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Breaking or separating easily into small, thin, flat pieces or layers, often used to describe dry skin, peeling paint, or light baked pastry.

Usage Example

"The baker was praised for her croissants, which had a wonderfully crisp and crumbly crust."

Strong
crumbly
scaly
crusty
friable
brittle
peeling

• adjective (Context 2)

(Informal) Unreliable, forgetful, or prone to canceling plans and failing to follow through on commitments; also, mildly eccentric or unconventional in behavior.

Usage Example

"He is a friendly guy, but he is far too unreliable to be trusted with organizing the conference schedule."

Strongest
unreliable
flighty
undependable
Strong
erratic
scatterbrained
fickle
eccentric
quirky

• adjective (Context 3)

(Informal, computing) Tending to malfunction, crash, or operate intermittently and unpredictably (of software, hardware, or a network connection).

Usage Example

"The wireless internet connection in the hotel was so unstable that I could barely join the video call."

Strongest
unstable
glitchy
Strong
buggy
unreliable
temperamental
spotty
erratic

Opposites of flaky

The opposite of flaky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reliable
dependable
stable
steadfast
trustworthy
solid
robust
responsible
See all opposites of flaky

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flaky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flaky
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