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
Through sadism's prism, light creates a schism
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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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📝Examples
“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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