schadenfreude

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From German Schadenfreude, from Schaden (damage, harm) + Freude (joy)

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  • enPR: SHädənˌfroidə/
  • IPA: /ˈʃɑːdnˌfrɔɪdə/

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schadenfreude

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schadenfreude (uncountable)

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

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