gruesome
UK: ˈɡruːsəm | US: ˈɡruːsəm
adj. causing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant or frightening
The word "gruesome" originates from the Middle English verb "gruen," meaning "to shudder" (related to Old Norse "grúa," meaning "to dread"). The suffix "-some" (from Old English "-sum") denotes a quality or characteristic. Thus, "gruesome" literally means "characterized by shuddering" or "causing dread." Over time, it evolved to describe anything horrifying or repulsive, emphasizing visceral reactions.
The detective uncovered a gruesome crime scene.
She couldn’t finish the movie because of its gruesome violence.
The old house had a gruesome legend attached to it.
His injuries were too gruesome to describe in detail.
The witch’s lair was filled with gruesome artifacts.