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In some senses, bureaucratese is marked as derogatory, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
complete
VERB + BUREAUCRATESE
discouraging
PREP.
down
ADV.
utterly
noun
A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
Help you fill out the application for food stamps and other government programs, break down the discouraging bureaucratese.
Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.
The company president's annual statement was complete bureaucratese: it was utterly content-free.
Help you fill out the application for food stamps and other government programs, break down the discouraging bureaucratese.
WiktionaryThe company president's annual statement was complete bureaucratese: it was utterly content-free.
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In some senses, bureaucratese is marked as derogatory, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.