gruesome
adjective
causing great horror; horribly repugnant; grisly.
gruesomeness
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a word derived from
gruesome.
Example Sentences
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There are elements of outright gruesomeness in “Bring Her Back,” though the best bits are about the plight of Andy and Piper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2025
But as tends to happen with situations like this, these misconduct allegations cast a pall of gruesomeness over everything Gaiman has done and will do.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
While it beats out “M3gan” in levels of gruesomeness, “Cocaine Bear” doesn’t have that film’s mean streak or moments of acid weirdness.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
The sheer gruesomeness in the backstory of how some of these preserved bog bodies came to be—and how they stayed preserved—cannot be overstated.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2023
“I would think you would find that gruesomeness appealing,” said Mom.
From "George" by Alex Gino
