Bureaucracy

usgb/bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/
noun

A system of government or business that has many complicated rules and ways of doing things.

There is too much bureaucracy in the government.
Visual representation of "bureaucracy" - A system of government or business that has many complicated rules and ways of doing things.

Often appears as...

  • cut through bureaucracy
  • tangled in bureaucracy
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Complexity

Indicates a cumbersome and complex process often seen as unnecessary.

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To get a permit, you must navigate the bureaucracy of multiple departments.
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Negative Connotation

Often used to express frustration with procedural delays.

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Our project launch is delayed due to endless bureaucracy.
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Impersonality

Implies a lack of personal touch or consideration for individual situations.

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She felt lost in the bureaucracy, like just another number.
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