Thesaurus: inclemency

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1. n. The state or quality of being inclement; want of clemency; want of mildness of temper; unmercifulness; severity.
2. n. Physical severity or harshness (commonly in respect to the elements or weather); roughness; storminess; rigor; severe cold, wind, rain, or snow.
3. n. weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
4. n. excessive sternness
5. 1. The state or quality of being inclement; want of clemency; want of mildness of temper; unmercifulness; severity. The inclemency of the late pope. Bp. Hall. 2. Physical severity or harshness (commonly in respect to the elements or weather); roughness; storminess; rigor; severe cold, wind, rain, or snow. The inclemencies of morning air. Pope. The rude inclemency of wintry skies. Cowper. Syn. -- Harshness; severity; cruelty; rigor; roughness; storminess; boisterousness.
6. n weather unsuitable for outdoor activities n excessive sternness