Inclement: meaning, definitions and examples

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inclement

 

[ ɪnˈklɛmənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

inclement weather refers to unpleasant or severe weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, that make outdoor activities difficult or unpleasant. Inclement weather can also refer to extreme weather events like hurricanes or blizzards.

Synonyms

harsh, severe, stormy, unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • Despite the inclement weather, the football game went on as scheduled.
  • The picnic was cancelled due to inclement weather.
  • People were advised to stay indoors during the inclement weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "inclement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inclemente

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक कठोर

🇩🇪 ungemütlich

🇮🇩 buruk

🇺🇦 негода

🇵🇱 niepogodny

🇯🇵 荒れた

🇫🇷 inclément

🇪🇸 inclemente

🇹🇷 sert

🇰🇷 험한

🇸🇦 قاسٍ

🇨🇿 nepříznivý

🇸🇰 nepriaznivý

🇨🇳 恶劣的

🇸🇮 neusmiljen

🇮🇸 harður

🇰🇿 қатал

🇬🇪 მკაცრი

🇦🇿 sərt

🇲🇽 inclemente

Word origin

The word 'inclement' originated from the Latin word 'inclemens', which means 'harsh' or 'rough'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe harsh or severe weather conditions. Over time, 'inclement' has become commonly used to refer to adverse weather that makes outdoor activities challenging.

See also: clement, clementine.