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QWhat is the meaning of the term "schadenfreude"?

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  • A A feeling of sympathy or compassion towards others ✔ ✖
  • B The enjoyment or pleasure derived from the misfortune of others ✔ ✖
  • C The pursuit of physical or sensory pleasure ✔ ✖
  • D A state of inner peace or tranquility ✔ ✖
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"Schadenfreude" is a German word that refers to the experience of taking pleasure or delight in the misfortune or suffering of others. It involves a sense of satisfaction or amusement at the expense of someone else's difficulties.

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