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inclement weatherharsh, stormy, or unpleasant weather conditions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: harsh, stormy, or unpleasant weather conditions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnkləmənt ˈweðər/

Example Sentences

  • The wedding photographer charged extra for shooting in inclement weather, saying his camera might catch a cold.
  • Flight delays caused by inclement weather left passengers stranded at the airport overnight.
  • My dog refuses to go for walks in inclement weather - apparently he's more of a fair-weather friend than I thought.

inclement weather

NOUN

[/ˈɪnkləmənt ˈweðər/]

harsh, stormy, or unpleasant weather conditions

a person wearing a raincoat holds onto a lamppost while being pushed by powerful wind gusts. The wind is so strong that their coat flaps wildly and they lean at an extreme angle to stay upright. Heavy rain pours down diagonally across the scene, creating visible streaks in the air. The storm has knocked over trash cans and scattered debris across the wet street. Other people in the background huddle under storefront awnings, trying to stay dry and safe. A dog walker struggles to control their pet as both fight against the wind and rain.  harsh, stormy, and unpleasant weather conditions making normal activities extremely difficult
💡 Concept

a person wearing a raincoat holds onto a lamppost while being pushed by powerful wind gusts. The wind is so strong that their coat flaps wildly and they lean at an extreme angle to stay upright. Heavy rain pours down diagonally across the scene, creating visible streaks in the air. The storm has knocked over trash cans and scattered debris across the wet street. Other people in the background huddle under storefront awnings, trying to stay dry and safe. A dog walker struggles to control their pet as both fight against the wind and rain. harsh, stormy, and unpleasant weather conditions making normal activities extremely difficult

Every element of inclement weather tests our settlement!
🎵 Rhyme

Every element of inclement weather tests our settlement!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnkləmənt ˈweðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪnkləmənt ˈweðə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootclement

🎵Rhyme

elementsettlementcomplement
element
settlement
complement

🔗Collocations

due to inclement weather
inclement weather conditions
cancel due to inclement weather
brave inclement weather
inclement weather alert
prepare for inclement weather

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The wedding photographer charged extra for shooting in inclement weather, saying his camera might catch a cold.

Flight delays caused by inclement weather left passengers stranded at the airport overnight.

😄 Fun example

My dog refuses to go for walks in inclement weather - apparently he's more of a fair-weather friend than I thought.

The construction work was postponed due to inclement weather conditions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

harsh weathersevere weatherstormy weatherbad weatherrough weather

Antonyms

fair weatherpleasant weathermild weather

Related

forecastprecipitationstormtempestmeteorology

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