inclement — (of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈklemənt/
Korean meaning: (날씨가) 춥거나 습하여 불쾌한; 혹독한
Korean pronunciation: 인**클레**먼트
Example Sentences
- The delivery driver refused to work in such inclement weather, claiming his pizza would turn into soup.
- Schools were closed due to inclement weather conditions.
- Despite the inclement forecast, the football match proceeded as scheduled.
inclement
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈklemənt//
(of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
A pedestrian struggles through inclement weather with freezing rain and wind
In inclement weather, a heating element serves as a vital supplement!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inclementis', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'clemens' (mild, merciful), meaning not mild or harsh. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe severe or stormy weather.
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📝Examples
“The delivery driver refused to work in such inclement weather, claiming his pizza would turn into soup.”
“Schools were closed due to inclement weather conditions.”
“Despite the inclement forecast, the football match proceeded as scheduled.”
“My cat looked at the inclement weather through the window and decided to sleep for 16 hours instead of the usual 15.”
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