inclement

adjective

in·​clem·​ent (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
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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The worst of the winter weather—including winter storm warnings and high wind warnings—is expected in Montana and Wyoming, traditionally red states that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to lose, even if voter turnout falls with the inclement weather. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Although inclement weather may impact voter turnout in the battlegrounds, states including North Carolina and Georgia have already reported surpassing early voting records. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Add in the hazards of doing this in the dark or in inclement weather and the potential for injury risk increases immensely. Richard Bishop, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 As its name hints at, Rains is all for inclement and chilly weather, but there is also a fashion undercurrent through its jackets, accessories, and travel items. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inclement 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclement was in 1621

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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclement. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

inclement

adjective
in·​clem·​ent (ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently adverb

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