groupthink

noun

group·​think ˈgrüp-ˌthiŋk 

: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics

… many are suckered by group think, parroting whatever the last maniac at the conference said.

—PC Computing

Examples of groupthink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These individuals are sometimes better equipped to resist groupthink and forge their own paths. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

One man — one young, confident Portuguese man — clings bravely to his beliefs as the rest of the world falls into groupthink. —Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Seldom has a brown person coasted through early eps without the critical gaze of fellow contestants, and eventual groupthink expulsion. —Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026

Prior to ascending to the helm of CBS News, Weiss was known for leaving her job as a columnist at The New York Times after criticizing the outlet and others in the mainstream media for groupthink and partisanship. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

group entry 1 + -think (as in doublethink)

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groupthink

• bethink
• downlink
• hoodwink
• rethink
• uplink
• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink
• drink