inclement

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
Definition of inclementnext
as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather

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Recent Examples of inclement Topline Strong storm systems along the Gulf Coast and in the East contributed to over 6,000 flight delays Thursday, marking the latest wave of delays worsened by inclement weather this week as the Juneteenth holiday weekend approaches. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The Giants’ series-opening game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday was suspended due to inclement weather. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The game was delayed for 1 hour, 7 minutes in the middle of the first inning due to inclement weather. — CBS News, 11 June 2026 If there is inclement weather, it will be moved to nearby Calvary Baptist Church at 551 Arlington Ave. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
  1. turbulent
  2. rainy
  3. bleak
  4. snowy
Adjective
  • Royal historian Amanda Foreman told PEOPLE in December 2025 that the turbulent few years made Kate and William more connected.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Palace’s squad always had a spine which included strong personalities or those who knew the club and had experience to guide them through turbulent times and new starts.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of turbulent
Adjective
  • During the summer rainy season plants may be affected by fungal leaf spots and mildew.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Before your next rainy-day shopping trip, pay extra attention at store entrances and mall walkways.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rainy
Adjective
  • The past summer in Russia has also been shaping up as a bleak season for Putin’s Russia.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Tyler Biadasz suffered a serious injury to his anterior cruciate ligament in practice this week, and the prognosis sounds bleak.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bleak
Adjective
  • Like everyone in Colorado, officials at Vail Resorts are hoping for a snowy winter with lots of powder for skiers and snowboarders.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • After a 10-year time jump from the main events in Sunday’s premiere, the veteran Green Lantern played by Kyle Chandler is sitting alone in the snowy stands of a rural high school football field — dead.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of snowy

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