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inclement
[ in-klem-uhnt ]
adjective
- (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
- not kind or merciful.
inclement
/ ɪnˈklɛmənt /
adjective
- (of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous
- harsh, severe, or merciless
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Derived Forms
- inˈclemently, adverb
- inˈclemency, noun
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Other Words From
- in·clemen·cy in·clement·ness noun
- in·clement·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of inclement1
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Example Sentences
The inclement-weather vet lent a hand—or rather his entire body—when he saw another weatherman in need of some help in 2004.
The weather was inclement, and the roads heavy; so the gentlemen thus distinguished accepted Mr. Peyton's offer cordially.
We now encamped, made a shelter to defend us from the inclement season, and began to hunt and reconnoitre the country.
Famine, disease and inclement weather had taken off many and had broken the spirit of the most of the rest of the band.
Daily out-door exercise, for at least half an hour, is required, except when inclement weather or ill-health may prevent.
In that favoured climate neither smoke nor inclement weather marred the snowy beauties of its marble walls and terraces.
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