Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude …

"Schadenfreude is the delight one finds in the misfortune of others. (Yes, from a German word, and pronounced: SHA-den-froy-duh.) But don’t let this emotion linger. Focusing too long on another’s failure — or even their success — means you’ve lost sight of your own business." (From Carolyn Elefant)

Never heard this word, and now in the same day, I’ve seen it twice … must be evidence of the depth of our economic depression …