inclement

[in-klem-uhnt]

adjective

1. (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.

2. not kind or merciful.

inclement

/ ɪnˈklɛmənt /

adjective

1. (of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous

2. harsh, severe, or merciless

Other Word Forms

• inclemency noun
• inclementness noun
• inclemently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclement¹

1615–25; < Latin inclēment-, equivalent to in- in- ³ + clēment- (stem of clēmēns ) clement

Example Sentences

The work has been affected by inclement weather and the blockage of a key highway near the site due to the mudslide.

From BBC

"Due to inclement weather over the weekend of one of the commercial events, the park effectively became a mudbath," Mr Harwood added, referring to one event last year.

From BBC

Back in 2018, the 55 residents of Savissivik in northern Greenland never received their ballots due to inclement weather, according to Danish reports.

From BBC

Early morning call times, 14-hour days and performing in inclement weather are all part of the gig.

From Los Angeles Times

As of Thursday morning, Region North was still operating on an inclement weather schedule limiting indoor and outdoor activities.

From Los Angeles Times