inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt 

ˈin-klə-

: lacking mildness: such as

a

: physically severe : stormy

inclement weather

b

archaic : severe in temper or action : unmerciful

inclemently adverb

Synonyms

• bleak
• dirty
• foul
• nasty
• raw
• rough
• squally
• stormy
• tempestuous
• turbulent

Examples of inclement in a Sentence

The game was postponed due to inclement weather.

the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather

Recent Examples on the Web

While the branch did not seriously impede the path, it’s best taken as a warning not to hike this trail during or shortly after inclement weather. —Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025

Public schools in Atlanta and Memphis were closed Friday due to the inclement weather. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025

Hayne Street Tavern was originally expecting to reopen Friday, Jan. 10 after a holiday break but instead will be closed due to inclement weather. —Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025

An indoor program will be provided if inclement weather arises. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- + clement-, clemens clement

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt 

: stormy sense 1

inclement weather

inclemently adverb