Schadenfreude definition, satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune? Turns out, the emotional blip provides a self-affirming boost, making us feel better. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to pleasure at the Misfortune of Others. Researchers figure out why, in some cases, we experience schadenfreude, or joy in the misfortunes of someone. It is most often used in reference to the misfortunes of others.