clumsily obese; bloated organization
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
excessively fat and clumsy; corpulent and unwieldy
Describes a person's physical body that is excessively heavy and awkward in movement. Can also describe animals or objects.
He is clumsily obese and gets out of breath after walking a few steps.
This cat ate too much and became unbearably bloated.
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Wearing too many clothes in winter makes a person look bulky.
His unwieldy body prevented him from bending over.
adjective
(of an organization) bloated and inefficient; unwieldy; overstaffed
formalFigurative usage describing bureaucratic bloat, excessive staffing, or overly complex organizational structures that hinder efficiency.
This state-owned enterprise is bloated and inefficient, with more staff than work available.
The government needs to streamline the bloated bureaucratic system.
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The company's management is excessively bloated, making decisions slowly.
The institutional reform aims to eliminate bloated administrative agencies.