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 of inclement

• 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

No street parking is allowed overnight whether or not there is inclement weather. —Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

From there, Nashville’s first chance of inclement weather will come Friday, Jan. 2. —Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2025

One of the most important considerations when adjusting your party plans for inclement weather is communicating with your guests ahead of the shindig. —Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025

And the feeder’s cover offers birds a little protection in inclement weather, too. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 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