bureaucratic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- antibureaucratic adjective
- bureaucratically adverb
- nonbureaucratic adjective
- nonbureaucratically adverb
- semibureaucratic adjective
- semibureaucratically adverb
- unbureaucratic adjective
- unbureaucratically adverb
Etymology
Origin of bureaucratic
From the French word bureaucratique, dating back to 1830–40. See bureaucrat, -ic
Example Sentences
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Brockman wrote a lengthy piece of feedback for Daniela accusing her of abusing her power to create bureaucratic processes to get her way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
In an earlier post, he blamed "bureaucratic problems" for holding up his plans to modernise the armed forces' equipment and their aircraft.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Lam has implemented dramatic changes in nearly two years at the helm, slashing bureaucratic red tape and pushing major infrastructure investments as he aims to boost economic growth.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
However, he added that more bipartisan collaboration is needed at the state, local and federal levels to unlock private-sector investment to address America’s aging electrical grid, outdated permitting processes and bureaucratic delays.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
I was haunted by my helpless bureaucratic demurrals in the face of his desperation and the silence of his response.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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