Meaning Schadenfreude
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Schadenfreude


Pleasure from the misfortune of others. The word entered English in 1895 from the German "Schade", harm, + "Freude," joy = joy (over) harm (suffered by another).
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Schadenfreude


German word derived from Schaden (damage, harm) and Freude (joy). Malicious pleasure derived from the misfortune and suffering of others. Typically felt by individuals with low self-este [..]
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Schadenfreude


"malicious joy in the misfortunes of others," 1922, German Schadenfreude, literally "damage-joy," from schaden "damage, harm, injury" (see scathe) + freude, from Old High [..]
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Schadenfreude


Enjoying or deriving satisfaction from misfortune befalling others. From the German words for harm and joy.
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Schadenfreude


(n) delight in another person's misfortune
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* '''2006''' July 19, Tom Shales, [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/18/AR2006071801808.html “It Takes ‘Talent’ To Kill This Trend”],'' Washington Post'', page C01. *: The [..]
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