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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Instead, masks are used during special operations, particularly undercover work or at times during large crowd control or protest situations, and when there is inclement weather or individual health concerns.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Carroll County Public Schools also implemented a two-hour early dismissal Friday due to the forecast of inclement weather.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education has a waiver process in place for schools that use up all their stockpile days due to inclement weather.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet the trip, on balance, was a success, with the Kings finishing 3-1-1 after their match in Columbus was postponed due to inclement weather.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Carroll County Public Schools also implemented a two-hour early dismissal Friday due to the forecast of inclement weather.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education has a waiver process in place for schools that use up all their stockpile days due to inclement weather.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet the trip, on balance, was a success, with the Kings finishing 3-1-1 after their match in Columbus was postponed due to inclement weather.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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inclement
adjective
in·clem·ent
(ˈ)in-ˈklem-ənt
: stormy sense 1
inclement weather
inclemently
adverb
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