The groupthink is incredible.
Source: tatoeba (12189222)
Groupthink
/ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/
Synonyms for "groupthink" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
collective biasconformity
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
group pressure
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: collective bias, conformity, group pressure, herd mentality, sheepishness.
- Sentence evidence is available for groupthink, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "groupthink".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "groupthink"
Keep "groupthink" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "groupthink" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "groupthink", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "groupthink" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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6 total sentences available.
Essentially not a "groupthink" idea, each individual really has his or her own religion. Even though the person may belong to an organized religion, which is really a human idealized abstraction, the person has her or his own views about it. So, religion is essentially individualized.
Source: tatoeba (13052403)
At present we do not know what percentage of all national fiascoes are attributable to groupthink. Some decisions of poor quality that turn out to be fiascoes might be ascribed primarily to mistakes made by just one man, the Chief Executive. Others arise because of a faulty policy formulated by a group of executives whose decision‐making procedures were impaired by errors having little or nothing to do with groupthink.
Source: wiktionary
This gang-bang speaks more to journalistic groupthink than to any real moral or legal reasoning.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "groupthink"?
Closest matches include collective bias, conformity, group pressure, herd mentality, sheepishness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "groupthink"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.