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- [groop-thingk]
- /ˈgrupˌθɪŋk/
- /ɡrˈuːpθɪŋk/
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- [groop-thingk]
- /ˈgrupˌθɪŋk/
Definitions of groupthink word
- noun groupthink the practice of approaching problems or issues as matters that are best dealt with by consensus of a group rather than by individuals acting independently; conformity. 1
- noun groupthink the lack of individual creativity, or of a sense of personal responsibility, that is sometimes characteristic of group interaction. 1
- noun groupthink The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility. 1
- noun groupthink a tendency within organizations or society to promote or establish the view of the predominant group 0
- noun groupthink the tendency of members of a committee, profession, etc. to conform to those opinions or feelings prevailing in their group 0
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Origin of groupthink
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; group + think1, on the model of doublethink
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Parts of speech for Groupthink
noun
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groupthink popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for groupthink
noun groupthink
- chitchat — Chitchat is informal talk about things that are not very important.
- parley — a discussion or conference.
- conference — A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
- confab — A confab is an informal, private conversation.
- dialogue — Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties.
verb groupthink
- negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- consult — If you consult an expert or someone senior to you or consult with them, you ask them for their opinion and advice about what you should do or their permission to do something.
- advise — If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
- argue — If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue.
- brainstorm — If you have a brainstorm, you suddenly become unable to think clearly.
Antonyms for groupthink
noun groupthink
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
verb groupthink
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- keep quiet — not reveal a secret
- taking — the act of taking.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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