formalistic

Moral method shows its formalistic way, by the means of infusionism and moralism, which as a result, has little actual effect without aim;

The company's policy is too formalistic.

He criticized the formalistic approach of the new regulations.

The professor's teaching style is too formalistic for my taste.

The lawyer argued against the formalistic interpretation of the law.

She finds the formalistic rituals of the ceremony unnecessary.

The artist prefers to avoid formalistic constraints in his work.

The strict dress code at the event felt too formalistic.

The committee's decision was criticized for being too formalistic.

Her writing style is often criticized for being too formalistic.

The company's adherence to formalistic procedures slowed down progress.

But over time, the decision paid off and the company turned from a formalistic, hierarchical one into one that is much flatter and more decentralized.