bureaucratic

adjective
UK: /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
US: /ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/

  1. Relating to a system of government or business that has many complicated rules and procedures.

    1. The process was so bureaucratic, it took forever to get approved.
    2. The company's bureaucratic structure made it difficult to respond quickly to market changes.

  2. Involving complicated official rules and processes that can cause delays or be difficult to understand.

    1. It's a bureaucratic nightmare to get all the necessary permissions.
    2. The university's bureaucratic procedures for student appeals are often confusing and frustrating.

  3. Characterized by excessive regulation and routine, often leading to inefficiency.

    1. The bureaucratic red tape prevented them from getting the project done.
    2. Many people complain about the bureaucratic nature of dealing with government agencies.

Synonyms

official administrative authoritarian

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bureaucratic" in English means: Relating to a system of government or business that has many complicated rules and procedures., Involving complicated official rules and processes that can cause delays or be difficult to understand., Characterized by excessive regulation and routine, often leading to inefficiency..

The phonetic transcription of "bureaucratic" is /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ in British English and /ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bureaucratic": official, administrative, authoritarian.

Example usage of "bureaucratic": "The process was so bureaucratic, it took forever to get approved.". More examples on the page.