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gruesomeness

/ˈɡruːsəmnəs/
grue · some · ness
Adverb:gruesomely
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Adjective:gruesome
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being horrifying, grisly, or inspiring repugnance and dread.

Example

"The historical account did not shy away from the gruesomeness of medieval medical practices."

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• Nearby Words

grueling
gruesome
gruesomely
gruesomeness
gruff
gruffly
gruffness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'gruesome' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Gruesome' entered standard English from Scots in the late 18th century, deriving from the obsolete verb 'grue' (to shudder with horror), which is related to Middle Dutch 'gruwen' and German 'grauen'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gruesomeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gruesomeness
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