schadenfreude
//ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə//
Medium
• Origin: German loanword, centuries old; meme resurgence online.
Pleasure at someone else’s misfortune.
Example Sentence
He felt schadenfreude when his rival’s plan failed.
Related Terms
gloating; malicious joy
Notes & References
Frequently used in political and celebrity gossip contexts.