inclement

adjective in·clem·ent \ (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt , ˈin-klə- \

Examples: inclement in a Sentence

Definition of inclement

: lacking mildness: such as

a archaic : severe in temper or action : unmerciful

b : physically severe : stormy

inclement weather

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inclemently

adverb

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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 of inclement from the Web

The Tigers' series finale against the Kansas City Royal was postponed Wednesday because of cold and inclement weather conditions.

— chris thomas, Detroit Free Press, "Again?! Detroit Tigers postpone series finale against Kansas City Royals," 4 Apr. 2018
Sometimes the process goes smoothly, but other times -- when inclement weather or rowdy children strike -- picking up a rental car can be the punctuation mark on an exhausting day of travel.

— peter holley, chicagotribune.com, "Airbnb for cars is here. And the rental car giants are not happy.," 30 Mar. 2018
At Pitti Uomo last week there were particular shows that seemed to reveal concern about an uncertain future—inclement weather, aliens, technology... ourselves?

— ahnna lee, Vogue, "All of the Highlights from Pitti Uomo," 15 Jan. 2018
Michigan State knows how to play in inclement weather.

— luke srodulski, ajc, "Michigan State avoids slippery slope with first-half flurry," 18 Nov. 2017
And when inclement weather hits, the available all-wheel drive of the Challenger GT helps you power through the elements.

— eric stafford, Car and Driver, "2017 Chevrolet Camaro," 2 Nov. 2017
And when inclement weather hits, the available all-wheel drive of the Challenger GT helps you power through the elements.

— eric stafford, Car and Driver, "2017 Chevrolet Camaro," 2 Nov. 2017
And when inclement weather hits, the available all-wheel drive of the Challenger GT helps you power through the elements.

— eric stafford, Car and Driver, "2017 Chevrolet Camaro," 2 Nov. 2017

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