SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
inclement
adjective
Unpleasantly harsh, especially of weather.
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Harsh weather
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Usage distinction
Return to topInclement describes unfavorable weather; wintry is appropriate only when cold or winter-like conditions are involved.
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Inclement weather forced the concert indoors.
Inclement weather in the illustrator's travel account combined driving rain with harsh gusts that made the exposed coach stop uncomfortable for waiting passengers.
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