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
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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
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The worst of the winter weather—including winter storm warnings and high wind warnings—is expected in Montana and Wyoming, traditionally red states that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to lose, even if voter turnout falls with the inclement weather.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Although inclement weather may impact voter turnout in the battlegrounds, states including North Carolina and Georgia have already reported surpassing early voting records.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Add in the hazards of doing this in the dark or in inclement weather and the potential for injury risk increases immensely.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
As its name hints at, Rains is all for inclement and chilly weather, but there is also a fashion undercurrent through its jackets, accessories, and travel items.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Although inclement weather may impact voter turnout in the battlegrounds, states including North Carolina and Georgia have already reported surpassing early voting records.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Add in the hazards of doing this in the dark or in inclement weather and the potential for injury risk increases immensely.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
As its name hints at, Rains is all for inclement and chilly weather, but there is also a fashion undercurrent through its jackets, accessories, and travel items.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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inclement
adjective
in·clem·ent
(ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently
adverb
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