bad weather
Definition
- Noun:
- Inclement atmospheric conditions: "bad weather" refers to weather conditions that are unpleasant, potentially dangerous, or unsuitable for outdoor activities. This typically involves precipitation, strong winds, low visibility, or extreme temperatures.
Usage
- The term "bad weather" is used as a general, uncountable noun phrase to describe poor weather conditions. It is commonly used in forecasts, travel advisories, and everyday conversation to explain delays, cancellations, or changes in plans.
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Examples
- Noun:
- The hikers turned back when they encountered bad weather on the mountain.
- Farmers are concerned about the bad weather damaging the crops.
- Despite the bad weather, the mail carrier completed the route.
Advanced Usage
- "to make for bad weather": used to describe conditions that are likely to cause or result in poor weather.
- The low-pressure system moving in will make for bad weather this weekend.
- "in all weathers" / "in all kinds of weather": an idiom meaning in every type of weather condition, good or bad. This shows "bad weather" as part of a spectrum.
- The postal workers deliver mail in all weathers.
Variants and Related Words
- Inclement weather (n): a more formal synonym for "bad weather," often used in official communications.
- Severe weather (n): refers specifically to very intense or dangerous weather phenomena like storms, blizzards, or hurricanes. This is a subset of "bad weather."
- Foul weather (n): a literary or traditional term for very bad weather, often at sea.
- Adverse weather conditions (n phrase): a formal term used in technical, aviation, or maritime contexts.
Synonyms
- Inclement weather: (formal) stormy, rainy, or snowy weather.
- Poor weather: a less severe alternative.
- Nasty weather: an informal synonym emphasizing unpleasantness.
- Stormy weather: specifically weather involving storms.
Antonyms
- Good weather: pleasant, clear, and calm weather.
- Fair weather: mild and pleasant weather.
- Clear weather: weather without precipitation or significant cloud cover.
Related Phrases
- Weather permitting: a phrase meaning if the weather conditions are good enough.
- The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
- Under the weather: an idiom meaning to feel slightly ill or unwell (note: this idiom does not directly describe atmospheric conditions).
- She's staying home today because she's feeling under the weather.
Noun
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weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
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