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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The app has the option of selecting notifications for specific features such as inclement weather, council meetings, parks and recreation and more.
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Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The all-wheel-drive system is ready for handling inclement weather and has been a long-term Volvo mainstay.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing plans to fly F-16 fighter jets over nine Colorado cities Monday to mark the holiday, though the wing said Friday that inclement weather could impact flight plans.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
Gusts from 30 to 50 mph are possible along the New England coast on Thursday and temperatures should be 10 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year as travelers plan for potential delays due to the inclement weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The all-wheel-drive system is ready for handling inclement weather and has been a long-term Volvo mainstay.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing plans to fly F-16 fighter jets over nine Colorado cities Monday to mark the holiday, though the wing said Friday that inclement weather could impact flight plans.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
Gusts from 30 to 50 mph are possible along the New England coast on Thursday and temperatures should be 10 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year as travelers plan for potential delays due to the inclement weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 May 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 3 Jun. 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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