Schadenfreude

ENZH

What Does Schadenfreude Mean?

  • 幸灾乐祸
  • 幸灾乐祸的情绪
  • 看别人受苦的愉悦

Schadenfreude Pronunciation

/ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/

Schadenfreude Definition

noun

Definition

Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

In ZH

从他人不幸中获得的快乐。

How to Use Schadenfreude in a Sentence

  • She felt a sense of schadenfreude when her rival failed.
  • Schadenfreude can sometimes arise in competitive situations.
  • He couldn't help but experience schadenfreude at his colleague's blunder.
  • There is a common human tendency to feel schadenfreude during sports events.
  • The comedian's jokes often draw on themes of schadenfreude.