Schaulust
voyeuristic curiosity, rubbernecking urge
noun ent-GAYG-nung Rare
Usage Note
Schaulust is the compulsive desire to look at accidents, spectacles, or the misfortune of others. Schaulustige (rubberneckers, onlookers at accidents) is a frequently used noun in German news reporting about traffic incidents.
Examples
"Die Schaulust der Gaffer behinderte die Rettungskräfte an der Unfallstelle."
Natural Translation
The rubbernecking curiosity of the gawkers obstructed the emergency responders at the accident scene.
Literal Translation
The rubbernecking-urge of the gawkers obstructed the rescue-workers at the accident-scene.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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