inclemency

/ɪnˈklɛmənsi/
noun
  1. Severe or harsh weather, such as storms, cold, or rain.
    • Hikers were unprepared for the inclemency of the mountain weather.
    • The inclemency of the desert heat made travel dangerous.
    • The inclemency of the winter storm forced the school to close.
  2. Lack of kindness or mercy; harshness or severity in character or treatment.
    • The judge's inclemency surprised the defendant's family.
    • The inclemency of the landlord's rules made life difficult for tenants.
    • She was known for her inclemency toward those who broke the rules.
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