word
schadenfreude
SHAH-den-froy-duh
ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdəListen
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Syllable breakdown
Schadenfreude
Sounds like
Say 'SHAH-den-froy-duh'.
Dictionary meaning
Pleasure derived from another person's misfortune.
History and origin
German — 'Schaden' (harm) + 'Freude' (joy).
Examples
- There was a hint of schadenfreude among rivals when the market leader issued a profit warning.
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