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.

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