schadenfreude [shahd-n-froi-duh] - noun
Satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.
Origin: 1890–95; Schaden harm + Freude joy
Satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.
Origin: 1890–95; Schaden harm + Freude joy
In the small and catty world of advertising and design, Arnell's stumble has been cause for celebration. The schadenfreude on Madison Avenue hangs so thick you can practically taste it.
-- Newsweek-Mad Man, Brand genius Peter Arnell says one design flub won't tarnish his rep. Rivals aren't so sure
from dictionary.reference.com
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