Inclement Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪnkɫɪmənt/, /ˌɪnˈkɫɛmənt

IN-kluh-muhnt

UK

ɪnklˈɛmənt

in-KLEM-uhnt

Definition

Describes weather that is stormy, harsh, or unpleasant, often with wind, rain, or cold. It is commonly used in formal contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used to describe weather in a formal or written context, rarely in everyday speech. Common collocations: 'inclement weather', 'inclement conditions'. Not used for people. Learners may confuse it with 'intense' or 'extreme', but 'inclement' always refers to unpleasant weather.

• Spanish: inclemente - severo (clima)
• Portuguese (BR): inclemente - severo (tempo)
• Portuguese (PT): inclemente - severo (tempo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 恶劣的（天气）
• Chinese (Traditional): 惡劣的（天氣）
• Hindi: भीषण (मौसम) - कठोर (मौसम)
• Arabic: قاسٍ (الطقس) - شديد (الطقس)
• Bengali: প্রচণ্ড (আবহাওয়া) - খারাপ (আবহাওয়া)
• Russian: неблагоприятный (о погоде) - суровый (о погоде)
• Japanese: 荒天 - 悪天候
• Vietnamese: khắc nghiệt (thời tiết) - xấu (thời tiết)
• Korean: 악천후 - 험한 날씨
• Turkish: elverişsiz (hava) - kötü hava koşulları
• Urdu: سخت (موسم) - خراب (موسم)
• Indonesian: buruk (cuaca) - ekstrim (cuaca)

Example Sentences

The school was closed due to inclement weather.

basic

We stayed indoors because of the inclement conditions outside.

basic

Travelers faced delays due to inclement weather.

basic

Due to the inclement forecast, the concert was postponed.

natural

Hiking plans changed last minute because the weather turned inclement.

natural

Air traffic controllers worked overtime during the inclement weather event.

natural