schadenfreude

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 See also 1.3.4 Translations 1.3.5 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From German Schadenfreude, from Schaden (“‘damage, harm’”) + Freude (“‘joy’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: /ˈSHädənˌfroidə/
• IPA: /ˈʃɑːdnˌfrɔɪdə/

[edit] Noun

schadenfreude (uncountable)

1. Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this word see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

• epicaricacy

[edit] See also

• gloating
• sadism

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• bbc.co.uk - Edited Guide Entry: Schadenfreude