adjective
- relating to or characteristic of a bureaucracy or its officials
- involving complicated rules and procedures that cause delays
Usage: often negative
Examples
- The new employee had to navigate the bureaucratic hiring process.
- Filing taxes involves many bureaucratic steps and forms.
- The bureaucratic structure of the agency made quick decisions difficult.
- Students complained about the bureaucratic requirements for graduation.
- The company tried to reduce bureaucratic obstacles for customers.
- His bureaucratic approach frustrated colleagues who wanted faster results.