inclement

• Beschreibt Wetter, das unangenehm kalt, feucht oder stürmisch ist. Bezieht sich meist auf raues, schlechtes Wetter.

Describes weather that is unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy.

1. Severe weatherB2formal

   Describes weather that is harsh, stormy, or unpleasant, such as heavy rain, snow, or strong winds.

   Unwetter

   • The hikers were caught in inclement weather and had to take shelter.
   • Due to inclement conditions, the outdoor concert was postponed.
   • The ship struggled to navigate through the inclement seas.

   Synonymeblusteryfoulharshroughseverestormytempestuousturbulent

   Antonymecalmclearfairfinemildpleasant

2. Lacking mercyC1formal

   Describes a person or their actions as being harsh, unyielding, or showing no forgiveness or compassion.

   Unbarmherzig

   • The judge was known for his inclement rulings, showing no leniency.
   • Her inclement attitude towards the mistake surprised everyone.
   • The dictator's inclement policies caused widespread suffering.

   Synonymecruelhardmercilesspitilessruthlesssevereunforgivingunmercifulunrelenting

   Antonymecompassionateforgivinggentlekindlenientmercifultender