inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
ˈin-klə-
: lacking mildness: such as
a
: physically severe : stormy
inclement weather
b
archaic : severe in temper or action : unmerciful
inclemently adverb

Examples of inclement in a Sentence

The game was postponed due to inclement weather. the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather
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Police, along with a local hunting association and city officials, initiated a search for the man, but were forced to suspend it after only half an hour due to inclement weather. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 In racing past Weber State 55-27 in Ogden, Utah — much of the game played in inclement weather — the Hornets produced three 100-yard rushers, churned out 397 yards on the ground and set a program record for the most points scored in a Big Sky Conference road game. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025 But along with inclement weather, the nationwide airspace system suffers from outdated technology and needs to be upgraded. Chase Jordan october 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025 Perfect for inclement weather, playdates, or whenever your toddler has energy to burn, this indoor playground helps promote balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclement

Word History

Etymology

Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- + clement-, clemens clement

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclement was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclement. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

inclement

adjective
in·​clem·​ent (ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently adverb

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