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opaque government

/ɒˈpeɪk ˈɡʌvərnmənt/ · o·paque·gov·er·nment
noun
  1. A government that is secretive, unresponsive, and difficult to understand, often characterized by a lack of transparency and accountability. The opaque government of the authoritarian regime made it nearly impossible for citizens to access information about the country's economic policies.
noun
  1. A government that is deliberately obscure or unclear in its decision-making processes, often to conceal its true intentions or actions. The opaque government of the corporation was accused of using complex financial instruments to hide its involvement in a major scandal.
Did you know? The concept of an opaque government has been a topic of concern in various fields, including politics, economics, and sociology, as it can lead to a lack of trust and legitimacy in institutions.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 10, 2026