Schadenfreude vs Sadist - What's the difference?
schadenfreude | sadist |
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.
* 1897 , ", The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer ,
As nouns the difference between schadenfreude and sadist
is that schadenfreude is malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune while sadist is one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.schadenfreude
English
(wikipedia schadenfreude)Noun
(-)- But it is Schadenfreude , a mischievous delight in the misfortunes of others, which remains the worst trait in human nature.
Quotations
*Derived terms
* schadenfreuderSynonyms
* epicaricacy (rare) * lulz (Internet slang)See also
* gloating * gleeReferences
*bbc.co.uk - Edited Guide Entry: Schadenfreude