Schadenfreude(noun)
Pleasure or satisfaction obtained from another person’s trouble or misfortune.
Hindi meaning:दूसरों के दुर्भाग्य से मिलने वाला आनंद
Synonyms: Gloating, Epicaricacy, Malicious Joy, Spiteful Delight
Antonyms: Sympathy, Compassion, Empathy, Commiseration
Example: He felt a moment of schadenfreude when his arrogant rival lost the competition.
Trick to remember: Someone’s sadness gives you fraud happiness—this cruel joy is schadenfreude.
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