grislinesses

/ˈɡrɪzlinəsɪz/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being horrifying, gruesome, or causing a feeling of disgust and fear.
    • She couldn't watch the horror movie because of the grislinesses of the special effects.
    • The detective had seen many crime scenes, but the grislinesses of this one stayed with him for years.
    • The grislinesses of the ancient battlefields were described in vivid detail by the historian.
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