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

The pieces feature a teak finish, which seals the wood against stains, inclement weather, and stains. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025

By the time the day was provisionally suspended due to inclement weather, the 35-year-old had dropped four places on the leaderboard due to four bogeys and a birdie through the 11th hole. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025

In case of inclement weather, cancellation will be communicated by Flocknote message. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025

Avoid Cruise Control Driving at high speed in inclement weather is obviously not a great call, but believe it or not, cruise control can also cause unforeseen headaches on highways and interstates. —Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 6 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