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
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Example Sentences
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 Fans waiting for the concert shared photos on social media after being notified that the show was delayed because of inclement weather. 
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 How many All-Trac Turbos will be required to get to the other side of Nebraska as quickly as possible in inclement weather? Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 Moser said a poll conducted by the foundation found 84 percent of respondents supported using vacant or under-used public property as inclement-weather shelters. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Removing the threat of a wheel slip was paramount at the tennis center because the roof will need to close at a moment’s notice and sometimes even as inclement weather approaches. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 The skies over Homer Glen’s Heritage Park were full of butterflies, unicorns, dragons and sharks Saturday morning as the village managed to dodge an inclement weather forecast for its second annual Kite Festival. Jessie Molloy, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 The umbrella comes with a waterproof cover that helps to protect the thick canopy from heavy rain and wind, and the frame is made from a rustproof aluminum material that can withstand inclement weather. Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 An expectedly routine season opener against an FCS opponent took an unexpected turn for Auburn when inclement weather spurred an extended weather delay. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 His concerns were not related to snow or the general concept of inclement weather. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 See More
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 How many All-Trac Turbos will be required to get to the other side of Nebraska as quickly as possible in inclement weather? Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 Moser said a poll conducted by the foundation found 84 percent of respondents supported using vacant or under-used public property as inclement-weather shelters. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Removing the threat of a wheel slip was paramount at the tennis center because the roof will need to close at a moment’s notice and sometimes even as inclement weather approaches. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 The skies over Homer Glen’s Heritage Park were full of butterflies, unicorns, dragons and sharks Saturday morning as the village managed to dodge an inclement weather forecast for its second annual Kite Festival. Jessie Molloy, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 The umbrella comes with a waterproof cover that helps to protect the thick canopy from heavy rain and wind, and the frame is made from a rustproof aluminum material that can withstand inclement weather. Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 An expectedly routine season opener against an FCS opponent took an unexpected turn for Auburn when inclement weather spurred an extended weather delay. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 His concerns were not related to snow or the general concept of inclement weather. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 See More 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 in-ˈkle-mənt
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclement
adjective
as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- turbulent
- rainy
- bleak
- stormy
- snowy
- rough
- tempestuous
- squally
- blustery
- overcast
- foul
- dirty
- nasty
- gusty
- windswept
- raw
- windblown
- cloudy
- blustering
- breezy
- misty
- blowy
- foggy
- hazy
- sunless
- murky
- soupy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sunny
- cloudless
- bright
- clear
- fair
- clement
- sunshiny
- rainless
- pleasant
- unclouded
- balmy
- calm
- serene
- placid
- peaceful
- halcyon