Schadenfreude (ə; Schadenfreude-native-german.flac) is pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. This word is taken from German and literally means `Harm-Joy.` It is the feeling of joy or pleasure when one sees another fail or suffer misfortune. It is also borrowed by some other languages. == Linguistic analysis == === Spelling and etymo..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schadenfreude
German word derived from Schaden (damage, harm) and Freude (joy). Malicious pleasure derived from the misfortune and suffering of others. Typically felt by individuals with low self-esteem Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22643
Schadenfreude: Pleasure from the misfortune of others. The word entered English in 1895 from the German 'Schade', harm, + 'Freude,' joy = joy (over) harm (suffered by another). Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=17487
Combining the German words for 'damage' and 'joy,' Schadenfreude designates pleasure derived from the misfortune of another. Malicious comedy is based on schadenfreude. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22695