Lori is an A student, and she constantly brags about her high marks when she outperforms her classmates on exams. If Lori unexpectedly gets an F on an exam, her classmates may secretly feel happy about her misfortune. This is known as _____________.

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Schadenfreude is the feeling of pleasure or joy that people experience when they witness the misfortune or failure of others, especially those whom they perceive as being superior or arrogant. In this case, Lori's classmates may secretly feel happy about her misfortune because of her constant bragging and arrogance about her high marks. Pride, hatred, and contempt are not relevant to the scenario described.

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