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
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.
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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But along with inclement weather, the nationwide airspace system suffers from outdated technology and needs to be upgraded.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
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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But along with inclement weather, the nationwide airspace system suffers from outdated technology and needs to be upgraded.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
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclement. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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inclement
adjective
in·clem·ent
(ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently
adverb
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