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bureaucratic

UK
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
US
/ˌbjʊroʊˈkrætɪk/

Translations

bureaucraticadjective
more bureaucratic
Comp.
most bureaucratic
Super.
UK
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
US
/ˌbjʊroʊˈkrætɪk/
bureaucratiqueTerme courant pour désigner ce qui relève de la bureaucratie ou qui est marqué par des lourdeurs administratives.
The bureaucratic process for getting a simple permit was frustratingly slow and complicated.
La procédure bureaucratique pour obtenir un simple permis était frustramment lente et compliquée.
Additional translations
administratifEmploi possible quand l'accent est mis sur l'administration ou la gestion institutionnelle.
Synonyms
procedural
official
regulatory
red-tape
institutional
administrative
Antonyms
unbureaucratic

Definitions

bureaucraticadjective
Relating to the business of running an organization, or government, often characterized by excessive red tape and routine.
The bureaucratic process for getting a simple permit was frustratingly slow and complicated.
Overly concerned with procedure at the expense of efficiency or common sense.
The bureaucratic approach to problem-solving often led to delays and inefficiencies.
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