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

However, if there is inclement weather there can be safety concerns in the grass parking areas and secondary parking locations may be necessary. —Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Another aspect that isn’t terribly sensible is the convertible top, which entails a bit of a ritual to erect, along with side curtains that more or less enclose occupants when inclement weather prevails. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025

The community baby initially had been scheduled for Saturday but has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. —Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025

But airlines often delay and cancel flights for reasons other than inclement weather. —Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 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