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 start of the game was pushed back from 1:10 p.m. to 5:10 due to a forecast for inclement weather but probably could have started close to on-time.
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In the event of inclement weather, the ribbon-cuttings will take place the following day.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Since Monday, the inclement weather has prevented feeder vessels from collecting cargo from larger, mainline vessels anchored at sea and transporting it through the country’s waterways.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In the event of inclement weather, the ribbon-cuttings will take place the following day.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Since Monday, the inclement weather has prevented feeder vessels from collecting cargo from larger, mainline vessels anchored at sea and transporting it through the country’s waterways.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 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 19 Jul. 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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