schadenfreude
noun/ˈʃɑː.dənˌfɹɔɪ.də/
Etymology
An unadapted borrowing from German Schadenfreude (“joy in the misfortune of others”), from Schaden (“damage, misfortune”) + Freude (“joy”). The word gained popularity in English in the late 20th c. and likely entered mainstream usage through an episode of The Simpsons (more in citations).
- derived from in the late 20th c
Definitions
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.
- But it is Schadenfreude, a mischievous delight in the misfortunes of others, which remains the worst trait in human nature.
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