inclement

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
Definition of inclementnext
as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather

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Recent Examples of inclement The Giants’ series-opening game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday was suspended due to inclement weather. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The game was delayed for 1 hour, 7 minutes in the middle of the first inning due to inclement weather. — CBS News, 11 June 2026 If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Leamy Hall Auditorium, according to the news release. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 May 2026 If there is inclement weather, it will be moved to nearby Calvary Baptist Church at 551 Arlington Ave. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
  1. turbulent
  2. rainy
  3. bleak
  4. snowy
Adjective
  • In relation to this turbulent time, Venice has never shied away from showing difficult films.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Yoshida inherited the program during one of the most turbulent periods in college athletics.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of turbulent
Adjective
  • Her work for a mobile car-washing service dwindles during the rainy season; the family can only afford one full meal a day, Torres said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
  • Torres' daughter's work dwindles during the rainy season in Texas, and the family only can afford one complete meal a day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of rainy
Adjective
  • Before yesterday’s vote, the prospects for BPC-157 appeared bleak.
    — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • Recent headlines about technology jobs have often presented a bleak outlook.
    — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of bleak
Adjective
  • Asked for a snowy day, Dana’s world models regenerate an entire driving scene in snow, rain or sunshine, across every camera on the car.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Even so, the snowy red-rock scenery alone made our trip memorable and provided a quieter, more peaceful way to experience southern Utah.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of snowy

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