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Schadenfreude vs Sadist - What's the difference?

schadenfreude | sadist |

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

(-)
  • 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.

    Quotations

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    Derived terms

    * schadenfreuder

    Synonyms

    * epicaricacy (rare) * lulz (Internet slang)

    See also

    * gloating * glee

    References

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

    sadist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

    • Derived terms

    * sadistic

    Related terms

    * sadism * sadomasochist

    See also

    * masochist

    Anagrams

    * English eponyms English words suffixed with -ist ----