Definition

bureaucratese

noun
  1. The language or jargon characteristic of bureaucrats, typically marked by complex vocabulary, passive voice, and obscure phrasing that obscures meaning.
  2. Usage: informal; often used critically to describe unnecessarily complicated official language

Examples

  • The government memo was written in such bureaucratese that no one could understand what it actually meant.
  • She translated the bureaucratese into simple English so the public could understand the new policy.
  • The contract was filled with bureaucratese, making it difficult for ordinary citizens to know their rights.
  • Critics complained that the agency's response was pure bureaucratese designed to avoid accountability.
  • Learning to decode bureaucratese is essential for anyone dealing with government forms.
  • The report's bureaucratese obscured the fact that the project had failed.

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