inclemency

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est rude, rigoureux ou mauvais, employé surtout à propos du temps qu'il fait, ou plus rarement du caractère d'une personne.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being severe, harsh, or stormy, typically used in relation to weather or, less commonly, to a person's temperament.

indénombrable

1. Severe weatherC2formal

   The quality of being stormy, harsh, or severe, especially in reference to weather conditions.

   Intempéries

   • The inclemency of the winter forced the climbers to turn back.
   • Due to the inclemency of the weather, the outdoor event was cancelled.
   • The sailors feared the inclemency of the sea during the storm.

   Synonymesbad weatherharshnessrigourseveritystorminesstempestuousness

   Antonymesclemencyfairnessmildness

2. Harshness or severityC2formal

   A lack of mercy or kindness; harshness in character or treatment.

   Dureté, sévérité

   • The inclemency of the judge's sentence surprised the courtroom.
   • He was known for the inclemency of his criticism towards his students.
   • The inclemency of the dictator's rule led to widespread suffering.

   Synonymesausteritycrueltyharshnessmercilessnessrigorseveritysternnessunfeelingness

   Antonymesclemencykindnessleniencymercymildness