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 inclement weather creates dangerous driving conditions, while heavy snowfall may bring down tree branches or even power lines.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Taking the train offers a safer and more leisurely option for those who don’t want to, or can’t, drive those Colorado highways, especially in inclement weather.
—AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
Disney temporarily shut down its water park, Blizzard Beach, on Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to the inclement weather, according to WDW News Today.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
At the peak of depression and anxiety season, on top of inclement weather, staying at home is easily preferred.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Taking the train offers a safer and more leisurely option for those who don’t want to, or can’t, drive those Colorado highways, especially in inclement weather.
—AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
Disney temporarily shut down its water park, Blizzard Beach, on Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to the inclement weather, according to WDW News Today.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
At the peak of depression and anxiety season, on top of inclement weather, staying at home is easily preferred.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclement. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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inclement
adjective
in·clem·ent
(ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently
adverb
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