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

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Economic groupthink also led policymakers to stop worrying about trade deficits. —

Robert E. Lighthizer, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2020 Relying too much and too often on the same inner circle is a recipe for groupthink, which leads to myopic decision-making. —

John Baldoni, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Aries March 21 – April 19 Pushing back against groupthink in your community may seem urgent at the moment. —

Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Trump choosing a confidante for this position and others creates unhelpful groupthink that could potentially lead to bad decision-making for U.S. students, Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president of the advocacy group The Education Trust, told ABC News. —

Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for groupthink