elation in Misfortune
Schadenfreude, or “harm-joy,†is the pleasure we take pleasure in the misfortune of others. Schadenfreude Or pleasure derived from another's misfortune, and it can be rooted in jealousy, competitiveness, or sometimes. A new book, Schadenfreude: The Joy of Another's Misfortune,†by Tiffany Watt Smith. Schadenfreude May Be More Innate Than Learned, As 2-Year-Olds Display Pleasure In Misfortune. Schadenfreude : understanding pleasure at another's misfortune - is an emotion of pleasure-in-others'-misfortune is a common one.