bad weather

Thân thiện

The family stays indoors because of the bad weather.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. weather unsuitable for outdoor activities

Từ đồng nghĩa

• inclemency
• inclementness