Bureaucratic (adjective)

1. Relating to or characteristic of bureaucracy, especially in being slow and inflexible.
2. Relating to or characteristic of officials or the administration of government.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french bureaucratique, from bureau (see bureau) + -atique.

Examples:

1. The bureaucratic process was slow and frustrating.
2. The bureaucratic procedure was confusing and difficult to navigate.
3. He was faced with bureaucratic obstacles when trying to start his business.
4. The bureaucratic response was inadequate.
5. He was bogged down by bureaucratic red tape.