inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt 

ˈin-klə-

: lacking mildness: such as

a

: physically severe : stormy

inclement weather

b

archaic : severe in temper or action : unmerciful

inclemently adverb

Synonyms

• turbulent
• rainy
• bleak
• snowy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The start of the game was pushed back from 1:10 p.m. to 5:10 due to a forecast for inclement weather but probably could have started close to on-time. —Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025

In the event of inclement weather, the ribbon-cuttings will take place the following day. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025

Since Monday, the inclement weather has prevented feeder vessels from collecting cargo from larger, mainline vessels anchored at sea and transporting it through the country’s waterways. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025

This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather. —Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt 

: stormy sense 1

inclement weather

inclemently adverb