Meaning
touchy, sensitive
- easily offended by comments or criticism
- too sensitive about what others say
In a sentence
Marco è molto permaloso con gli amici.
Marco is very touchy with friends.
Sei permaloso quando ti fanno una battuta?
Are you touchy when people make a joke about you?
Non sono permalosa, ma quella frase mi ha ferita.
I'm not touchy, but that sentence hurt me.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| permaloso | masculine · singular |
| permalosa | feminine · singular |
| permalosi | masculine · plural |
| permalose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes a person who gets offended easily.
- Not the same as sensibile; permaloso is usually negative.
- Often used with essere: è molto permaloso.