inclement

American  

[in-klem-uhnt] / ɪnˈklɛm ənt /

adjective

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

2. not kind or merciful.

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inclement British  

/ ɪnˈklɛmənt /

adjective

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

2. harsh, severe, or merciless

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Other Word Forms

• inclemency noun
• inclemently adverb
• inclementness noun

Etymology

Origin of inclement

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

Example Sentences

To avoid our planet’s environmental inconveniences, the stilts can rise above any inclement weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s a strong motivation to park as close to the facility as you can, especially in inclement weather,” Amici said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, the biggest monthly decline in nearly four years, though economists attributed some of that decline to the inclement weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inclement weather and a pitch that has been sweating under covers mean England will delay naming their side until Sunday's toss, breaking with their tradition of announcing their eleven 24 hours in advance.

From Barron's

Rescuers, stymied by inclement weather, so far have located the bodies of seven women and a man killed in the avalanche.

From BBC