inclement
[ in-klem-uhnt ]
/ ɪnˈklɛm ənt /
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adjective
(of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
not kind or merciful.
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in·clem·en·cy, in·clem·ent·ness, nounin·clem·ent·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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inclement
/ (ɪnˈklɛmənt) /
adjective
(of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous
harsh, severe, or merciless
Derived forms of inclement
inclemency or inclementness, nouninclemently, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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