Schadenfreude vs Gloat - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between schadenfreude and gloat

is that schadenfreude is malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune while gloat is an act or instance of gloating.

to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

(wikipedia schadenfreude)

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Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

* 1897 , ", The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer ,

But it is Schadenfreude , a mischievous delight in the misfortunes of others, which remains the worst trait in human nature.

* schadenfreuder

* epicaricacy (rare) * lulz (Internet slang)

* bbc.co.uk - Edited Guide Entry: Schadenfreude

(en verb)

To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.