bureaucratic

• Relatif à un système d'administration caractérisé par des procédures officielles, des formalités excessives et une autorité hiérarchique; qui suit ou impose des règles administratives rigides.

Relating to a system of administration marked by official procedures, red tape, and hierarchical authority.

1. Relating to bureaucracyB2formal

   Of or relating to a system of government or administration where decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives, often characterized by rigid procedures and red tape.

   bureaucratique

   • The bureaucratic process for obtaining a permit can be very slow.
   • She was frustrated by the bureaucratic hurdles in the application.
   • The company's bureaucratic structure made it hard to innovate.

   Synonymesadministrativedepartmentalgovernmentalministerialofficialproceduralred tape

   Antonymesflexibleinformalstreamlined

2. Excessively concerned with procedureB2formal

   Marked by an overemphasis on formal rules and procedures, often at the expense of efficiency or common sense.

   bureaucratique (péjoratif)

   • The bureaucratic mindset often prioritizes paperwork over results.
   • His approach was too bureaucratic for the fast-paced startup.
   • The bureaucratic red tape delayed the project for months.

   Synonymesformalisticinflexiblered taperigid

   Antonymesefficientflexibleinformalpragmaticstreamlined