Schadenfreude

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Living in a constant state of Schadenfreude is really starting to wear me out.

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  • Living in a constant state of Schadenfreude is really starting to wear me out. —  ana-ng Diary Entry
  • Schadenfreude, a German word that has been adopted by the Anglo-Saxon press, means to take pleasure in the misfortune of others. —  The Moderate Voice
  • Schadenfreude, a German word that means to take malicious satisfaction in another's misfortunes, may explain why Tiger Woods's peccadilloes are so enjoyable. —  The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
  • Schadenfreude -- is there a French word for that? —  CNN Transcript Oct 26, 2008
 

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