Definitions for: Inclement


[adj] used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy; "the harse sentence of an inclement judge"
[adj] (of weather of climate) physically severe



Webster (1913) Definition: In*clem"ent, a. [L. inclemens; pref. in- not +
clemens mild: cf. F. incl['e]ment. See Clement.]
1. Not clement; destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of
tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.

2. Physically severe or harsh (generally restricted to the
elements or weather); rough; boisterous; stormy;
rigorously cold, etc.; as, inclement weather. --Cowper.

The guard the wretched from the inclement sky.
--Pope.

Teach us further by what means to shun The inclement
seasons, rain, ice, hail, and snow! --Milton.

Synonyms: filthy, foul, nasty, pluvial, pluvious, rainy, unsparing, vile

Antonyms: clement

See Also: intemperate, merciless, stormy, unmerciful

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