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

In case of inclement weather, cancellation will be communicated by Flocknote message. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

However, it can be played in more inclement weather, such as rainy or foggy days. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has canceled school four days and moved classes online two days this school year due to inclement weather concerns. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025

The pieces feature a teak finish, which seals the wood against stains, inclement weather, and stains. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Mar. 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