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Schadenfrod vs Schadenfreude - What's the difference?

schadenfrod | schadenfreude |

Schadenfrod is often a misspelling of schadenfreude.


Schadenfrod has no English definition.

As a noun schadenfreude is

malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

schadenfrod

Not English

Schadenfrod has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'schadenfrod':

stonebaked, stumpflite, stanfieldite, steampunked, steamboated

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