schadenfreude

[ shahd-n-froi-duh ]

noun

1. satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.

Schadenfreude

/ ˈʃaːdənfrɔydə /

noun

1. delight in another's misfortune

Word History and Origins

Origin of schadenfreude¹

1890–95; < German, equivalent to Schaden harm + Freude joy

Word History and Origins

Origin of schadenfreude¹

German: from Schaden harm + Freude joy

Example Sentences

After having the issue taken away from them in 2012, their schadenfreude has been epic.

From The Daily Beast

There was no shortage of schadenfreude, with Democrats joyfully noting just how dumb those silly, delusional Republicans were.

From The Daily Beast

Still, Clinton aides exulted in schadenfreude when their enemies faltered.

From The Daily Beast

This, I confess, shamefully gave rise to momentary schadenfreude—even glee.

From The Daily Beast

It's pure schadenfreude for the thinking man or woman (which, of course, is partly why we tune in).

From The Daily Beast

The Germans are the only modern people who have a single word to express delight in the misfortunes of others—Schadenfreude.

From Project Gutenberg

The curious and expressive German word Schadenfreude cannot be translated into any other language.

From Project Gutenberg

There is only one language in the world which has a word to express that type of mirth; the word is Schadenfreude.

From Project Gutenberg

Neid zu fhlen, ist menschlich; Schadenfreude 35 zu geniessen, teuflisch—To feel envy is human; to joy in mischief is devilish.

From Project Gutenberg

The word used means, like the German "Schadenfreude," rejoicing at another's injury.

From Project Gutenberg