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Synonyms of inclement

34 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for inclement is foul. Other synonyms of inclement are pitiless, remorseless, unmerciful, unyielding and barbarous. The opposite of inclement is clement.

Synonyms and similar words for inclement

adjectiveStormy, of rough weather; not clement.

adjectiveMerciless, unrelenting.

  • pitilessHaving, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless.
  • remorselessWithout remorse, mercy or pity.
  • unmercifulNot showing mercy.
  • unyieldingNot giving in; not bending; stubborn.
  • barbarousMercilessly or impudently violent or cruel, savage.
  • brutalSavagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
  • compassionlessWithout compassion; hardhearted.
  • cruel
  • flagitious formal
  • demonic figurativelyExtremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.
  • diabolic figurativelyWicked; evil; cruel.
  • diabolical figurativelyExtremely wicked or cruel.
  • fellOf a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage.
  • incessiveFierce; cruel and aggressive.
  • inhumanOf or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.
  • inhumane
  • maliciousIntending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
  • mercilessShowing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.
  • nastySpiteful, unkind.
  • nonhumaneNot humane, inhumane.
  • rottenCruel, mean or immoral.
  • ruthlessWithout pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
  • sadisticDelighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.
  • savageBrutal, vicious, or merciless.
  • spitefulFilled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
  • truculentCruel or savage.
  • unbenevolentNot benevolent.
  • unbenignNot benign; malevolent.
  • unkind
  • unpityingNot feeling or showing pity.
  • bowelless obsoleteWithout pity.
  • despiteful archaicFull of despite; expressing malice or contemptuous hate.
  • unpitiful archaicWithout pity; pitiless.

Opposite of inclement

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • clementLenient or merciful; charitable.

Meaning of inclement

  1. adjective Stormy, of rough weather; not clement.
  2. adjective Merciless, unrelenting.
  3. adjective Unmercifully severe in temper or action.

Full definition of inclement

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Questions about synonyms of inclement

What is another word for inclement?
Inclement has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as foul, pitiless, remorseless, unmerciful, unyielding, barbarous, brutal and compassionless.
What is the opposite of inclement?
The opposite of inclement is clement.
What does inclement mean?
Inclement means stormy, of rough weather; not clement.

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