A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something bad happens to someone else.
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AboutSchadenfreude captures the complex pleasure we feel when misfortune befalls others, a reminder of our shared humanity and the nuances of justice. Hanging this definition poster invites reflection on relationships and the moral balance of satisfaction and empathy.
What does Schadenfreude mean?It is the feeling of pleasure when something bad happens to someone else.
Is Schadenfreude considered positive or negative?The term is neutral; the emotion is often seen as morally ambiguous.
Where does the word Schadenfreude come from?From German, combining "Schaden" (damage) and "Freude" (joy).