Herd Mentality

Synonyms of herd mentality

• groupthink
• mob mentality
• pack mentality

Antonyms of herd mentality

• autonomy
• individualism
• independent thinking

Collocations of herd mentality

groupthink

Frequency: 70 %

The committee fell victim to groupthink, leading to poor decision-making.

mob mentality

Frequency: 60 %

The mob mentality of the crowd caused chaos at the protest.

herd behavior

Frequency: 55 %

Investors often exhibit herd behavior during market fluctuations.

pack mentality

Frequency: 50 %

Wolves exhibit pack mentality when hunting for food.

collective behavior

Frequency: 45 %

The riot was a result of collective behavior among the crowd.

Idiomatic Expressions for herd mentality

• Phrase: herd mentality at work
  Meaning: the tendency of individuals to conform to the behaviors and opinions of a larger group, often leading to groupthink
  Usage: In group projects, it's important to avoid herd mentality at work and encourage diverse perspectives.