Bureaucratic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy; "his bureaucratic behavior annoyed his colleagues"; "a bureaucratic nightmare".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The company's bureaucratic policies made it difficult for employees to introduce new ideas.
- The family had to navigate a bureaucratic maze to obtain a simple permit for their home renovation.
- His bureaucratic approach to problem-solving made him unpopular with his colleagues.
- The bureaucratic red tape involved in opening a small business in the city is notorious.
- The organization's bureaucratic structure hindered its ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances.