Sign in
Enter the word for search

bureaucratic

UK
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
US
/ˌbjʊroʊˈkrætɪk/

Translations

bureaucraticadjective
more bureaucratic
Comp.
most bureaucratic
Super.
UK
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
US
/ˌbjʊroʊˈkrætɪk/
The process was slowed down by bureaucratic procedures.
Процесс был замедлен бюрократическими процедурами.
Synonyms
red-tape
institutional
procedural
regulatory
official
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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries