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

• turbulent
• rainy
• bleak
• snowy

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

Efforts to recover the body were put on hold overnight due to inclement weather, according to Cormican, who started the organization following the drowning death of his brother Bruce. —Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

The lights of Seattle and Vancouver appear slightly blurred—likely, NASA says, due to inclement weather. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

Unfortunately, though, just as this game was getting started, the game was called at halftime due to inclement weather, with All Saints leading 28-21 through two quarters. —Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025

Acrylic container homes, in particular, are known for their durability in wind, rain, and other inclement weather. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 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