Is there an English word for Schadenfreude?
But there is a one-word English equivalent. It is “epicaricacy” which means rejoicing at, taking fun in, or getting pleasure from the misfortune of others. The word is derived from the ancient Greek “epi” (meaning upon); “kharis” (meaning joy) and “kakos” (meaning evil).
What’s the opposite of schadenfreude?
The opposite of schadenfreude is called fremdscham, or the “vicarious embarrassment syndrome”. Essentially, people who have this syndrome tend to feel embarrassment for someone else’s misfortune.
How is schadenfreude pronounced?
What is the meaning and pronunciation of schadenfreude?
/ˈʃɑːdnfrɔɪdə/ /ˈʃɑːdnfrɔɪdə/ [uncountable] (from German) a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people. I couldn’t resist a touch of schadenfreude when he was defeated so heavily in the election.