Schadenfreude
= Schadenfreude
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Schadenfreude is a German term that refers to the pleasure or satisfaction one feels from witnessing the troubles, failures, or misfortunes of others. The word is a combination of "Schaden," meaning harm or damage, and "Freude," meaning joy. It captures a complex emotional response where individuals may take joy in the difficulties faced by others, often when those others are perceived to be rivals or competitors.