Inclement

usgb/ɪnˈklemənt/
adjective

Unpleasantly cold or wet.

Workers often refuse to work in inclement weather conditions.
Visual representation of "inclement" - unpleasantly cold or wet

Often appears as...

  • inclement weather
  • inclement conditions
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Weather Specific

Used mainly to describe weather, suggesting discomfort due to coldness or wetness.

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The game was postponed due to the inclement conditions.
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Negative Tone

Conveys negativity; it's often associated with weather that causes hindrance or trouble.

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Despite the inclement weather, the ceremony proceeded outside.
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Collocation Patterns

Commonly found alongside words like 'weather', 'conditions', or 'climate'.

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Many are ill-prepared for the region's inclement climate.
Visual representation of the word "Inclement"

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