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

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

The start of Round 2 was delayed until 11:15 a.m. Saturday due to inclement weather. —Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025

Even with a full rainbow arcing the field on Homecoming night at Mustang Stadium, the game’s start was delayed 30 minutes due to inclement weather. —Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025

The start of the game was delayed 40 minutes due to inclement weather in the area. —Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 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