sadism — the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪdɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 타인에게 고통이나 괴로움, 굴욕을 가하는 것에서 쾌감을 얻는 성향
Korean pronunciation: 세이-디-즘 (강세: 세이)
Example Sentences
- The villain's sadism made him the most hated character in the movie.
- His sadism was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked worried.
- The psychology professor explained sadism as a serious personality disorder.
sadism
NOUN//ˈseɪdɪzəm//
the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

Deriving pleasure from others' suffering
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Origin
18세기 프랑스의 작가 마르키 드 사드(Marquis de Sade)의 이름에서 유래된 단어입니다. 그의 소설들이 잔혹한 내용으로 유명해서 그의 성씨가 심리학 용어가 되었습니다.
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“The villain's sadism made him the most hated character in the movie.”
“His sadism was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked worried.”
“The psychology professor explained sadism as a serious personality disorder.”
“Her sadism towards mosquitoes was legendary - she had seventeen different bug zappers.”
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