Inclement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt/ in·clem·ent

Meaning & Definition of Inclement

Inclement (adjective)

  1. lacking mildness
  2. physically severe, stormy
  3. severe in temper or action, unmerciful

Inclement (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by wet and windy conditions

    "the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather"

    similar: bleak, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, rough, squally, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent
    related: blowy, blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, windblown, windswept, cloudy, overcast, sunless, rainy, snowy, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, soupy
    opposite: bright, clear, clement, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny, unclouded
    near: rainless, balmy, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, pleasant, serene

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inclement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inclement:

bleak, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, rough, squally, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inclement

Words with the opposite meaning of Inclement:

bright, clear, clement, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny, unclouded

Related Words for Inclement

blowy, blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, windblown, windswept, cloudy, overcast, sunless, rainy, snowy, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, soupy

Near Antonyms of Inclement

rainless, balmy, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, pleasant, serene

Word Forms of Inclement

Derived words: inclemently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inclement

Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- + clement-, clemens clement

First known use: 1621

Frequently Asked Questions about Inclement

What does "Inclement" mean?

"Inclement" means lacking mildness. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking mildness.

What is another word for "Inclement"?

Other words for "Inclement" include bleak, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, rough, squally and stormy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inclement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inclement"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inclement". Common alternatives include bleak, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, rough, squally, stormy, tempestuous and turbulent.

What is the opposite of "Inclement"?

Antonyms of "Inclement" include bright, clear, clement, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny and unclouded. Near antonyms include rainless, balmy, calm and halcyon.

How do you use "Inclement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inclement" in a sentence: "the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather".

Is "Inclement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inclement" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inclement"?

"Inclement" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt/ and divided into syllables as in·clem·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Inclement"?

"Inclement" comes from Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- + clement-, clemens clement. First known use: 1621.