In-clē'ment, a.

adjective

a. [Prefix in, not, and clement; Fr. inclement, It. & Sp. inclemente, Lat. inclemens.]

  1. Not clement; destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.
  2. Physically severe or harsh; rough; stormy; boisterous; rainy; rigorously cold, &c.; as, inclement weather. “To guard the wretched from the inclement sky.” Pope.