luridness

noun

1.
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
sensationalism
Derived from:
lurid
2.
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
achromasia lividity lividness paleness pallidness pallor wanness
Derived from:
lurid
3.
the quality of being ghastly
ghastliness grimness gruesomeness
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lurid