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groupthink

/gruːptɪŋk/ noun · British & US
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What does groupthink mean?

noun

A psychological phenomenon in which a group of people make irrational or irrational decisions due to the desire for unanimity within the group, leading to poor or uninformed choices.

Example

"The company's decision to invest in the new project was a classic example of groupthink, as no one dared to question the idea."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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