Gruesomeness

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹusəmˈnɛs/

Gruesomeness (noun)

  1. The quality of being very shocking and unpleasant because of frightening or bloody details.
  2. A strong feeling of disgust or fear caused by graphic violence or injury shown in writing or speech.

Examples

  • The report avoids gruesomeness to protect readers.
  • She described the scene without adding gruesomeness.