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

Rope or Chain Ropes or chains can be used for towing or driving in inclement weather. —Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

Wednesday has several chances for inclement weather. —Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

Health problems, family troubles and even inclement weather can all cause unexpected absences. —Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024

The search for the climbers was paused due to inclement weather, and is expected to resume once the conditions improve, according to police. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

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