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View synonyms for inclement

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
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Derived Forms

  • inˈclemently, adverb
  • inˈclemency, noun
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Other Words From

  • in·clemen·cy in·clement·ness noun
  • in·clement·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inclement1

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

“Unfortunately the likelihood of someone surviving that kind of inclement weather for days on end is slim.”

He got sick with a cold that led to pneumonia after delivering an exceptionally long inaugural address in inclement weather.

AP also first reported the news that she had prerecorded her number, which was then played during the live broadcast, due to the inclement weather in the French capital.

People living in the northern hemisphere will be able to see the Perseids regardless of where they set up camp, barring any inclement weather.

Many of the best examples are found in areas that are hotbeds for inclement weather.

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