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

Sunday's series finale between Texas and Texas A&M has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the College Station area. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026

The closure will remain in effect through at least Sunday, and will possibly last until Monday because of potential inclement weather, according to the hospital district. —Ciara McCarthy 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026

White Sands National Park can also close unexpectedly due to inclement weather—sometimes, high winds can lead to intense, blowing sands. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026

While many details remain unknown, the report provides the first official critique of the decisions made by the four Blackbird Mountain Guides leading 11 skiers out from the popular Frog Lake huts during historically inclement weather. —Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026

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