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Luridness (Noun)

The quality of being ghastly.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The luridness of the tabloid's front page was evident in its graphic descriptions of the celebrity scandal.
Critics accused the newspaper of prioritizing luridness over fact-checking in its pursuit of clicks and views.
The luridness of the crime scene photos was not justified by the minimal relevance they had to the actual story.
The media outlet's reliance on luridness and sensationalism had begun to erode its credibility with serious news consumers.
The luridness of the gossip column's latest revelations was matched only by the tawdry nature of the celebrities involved.

Unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress).