That unhappy, slightly uncomfortable feeling you get when you're lonely or feeling vulnerable. Usually accompanied by a sense of lowness and a disagreeable feeling in the pit of your stomach.
As he sat by himself in the restaurant he felt the eyes of tables of people feeling sorry for him. He over-ordered, ate too much, and felt even worse - an uncomfortable sense of maredo engulfed him. He was alone in a city he didn't know, with no friends to speak of, and he just wanted to be back home.
by thewonderfulwordsmith September 03, 2013
by Greekandroutsos February 17, 2021