schadenfreudes

[US]/'ʃɑ:dən,frɔidə/
[UK]/ˈʃɑdnˌfrɔɪdə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition: n. pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

Example Sentences

I couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude when my rival failed the exam.

She tried to hide her schadenfreude when her colleague made a mistake.

He took pleasure in the misfortunes of others, displaying schadenfreude at every opportunity.

The tabloids thrive on schadenfreude, reveling in the scandals and downfalls of celebrities.

She felt a pang of schadenfreude when her ex-boyfriend's new relationship hit a rough patch.

The audience erupted in laughter, fueled by a sense of schadenfreude as the clumsy magician's trick failed.

His schadenfreude was evident as he smirked at his friend's embarrassing moment.

She tried to suppress her schadenfreude, knowing it was not a kind emotion to harbor.

The gossip magazines capitalize on people's schadenfreude, feeding them stories of celebrity downfall.

It's important to resist the temptation of schadenfreude and instead show empathy towards others' struggles.

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