(ˈ)in|klemənt, ənˈk- sometimes ˈinkləmənt adjective
Etymology: Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- in- (I) + clement-, clemens clement — more at clement
: lacking clemency: as
a. of the elements or weather : physically severe : harsh , rough , stormy
inclement weather
also : marked by such weather
an inclement day
b. : severe in temper or action : unmerciful , rigorous
the harsh sentence of an inclement judge
• in·clem·ent·ly adverb
• in·clem·ent·ness noun -es