schadenfreude
/ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/
EN
Pleasure, joy, or satisfaction derived from observing or learning about the misfortunes, troubles, or failures of another person.
Many people felt a quiet schadenfreude when the arrogant celebrity was publicly exposed for his cheating scandal.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from German in the mid-19th century. The German word combines Schaden (meaning damage or harm) and Freude (meaning joy), literally translating to "damage joy".
Translations
简体中文
幸灾乐祸
繁體中文
幸災樂禍
日本語
他人の不幸を喜ぶこと,シャーデンフロイデ
한국어
다른 사람의 불행을 즐기는 심리,샤덴프로이데
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Schadenfreude
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