Synonyms of bureaucratic

bureaucratic

adjective

as in governmental

of, relating to, or like a nonelective government official or body of government officials

a bureaucratic institution

bureaucratic procedures

Related Words

• governmental
• parliamentary
• administrative
• regulatory
• ministerial
• managerial
• official
• executive
• directorial
• supervisory
• authoritarian
• despotic
• dictatorial

Dissimilar Words

• nonsupervisory
• nonmanagerial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bureaucratic

The main city of Puntarenas is home to almost 100,000 inhabitants and offers a wide range of logistical and bureaucratic services, including marinas, hotels, banks, restaurants, fuel services, and technical suppliers. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

All of them complained about months of bureaucratic red tape, despite being told they’d be prioritized. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 July 2026

The remaining $10 billion, or 89%, would go to a grab bag of seven bureaucratic housing programs. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

People’s lack of practical knowledge is not merely a bureaucratic failure. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026