Meaning & Definition of word "Gruesome"

Gruesome

/ˈɡruːsəm/

1. Causing shock or horror; gruesome refers to something that is very unpleasant, especially in a way that is related to death or injury.
- Example: The movie was filled with gruesome scenes that were too disturbing for some viewers.
2. Gruesome can also mean extremely unpleasant or repellent.
- Example: The news report detailed a gruesome crime that left the community in shock.
3. In a more general sense, it can refer to anything that is especially grim or horrifying.
- Example: The novel's gruesome depiction of war turned many readers away.
4. It can imply something that evokes a strong sense of horror or disgust.
- Example: The police discovered a gruesome scene in the abandoned house.

From the early 17th century, from the word 'grue' meaning 'to shiver, to feel horror'.

gruesome twosome:

A pair that engages in or enjoys activities that are horrifying or violent.

gruesome details:

Unpleasant and shocking specifics about an event, often in a report.

gruesome crime:

A crime that involves extreme violence or brutality.

ghastly:

Terribly frightful or shocking.

horrific:

Causing horror.

macabre:

Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

Meaning: Gross out

Example Sentence: That horror movie was a total gross out; I couldn't handle the gruesome parts.

Meaning: Sick

Example Sentence: Did you see that gruesome photo? That's sick!