1. plural of groupthink; instances or manifestations of a psychological phenomenon in which members of a group prioritize consensus and conformity over critical evaluation of alternatives
Usage: typically uncountable in singular form, but 'groupthinks' is used to refer to multiple instances or types of this phenomenon

1. third-person singular present tense of 'groupthink'; to engage in or exhibit groupthink
Usage: less common usage; primarily used in academic or analytical contexts

Examples

• The committee's repeated groupthinks led to poor decision-making and missed opportunities.
• Corporate groupthinks often prevent companies from recognizing market changes.
• She warned against the groupthinks that were developing within the research team.
• Multiple groupthinks emerged during the crisis, each reinforcing the others.
• The organization struggled to overcome the various groupthinks that had taken root.
• When teams groupthink, they lose the benefit of diverse perspectives.
• Historical analysis reveals how groupthinks contributed to major policy failures.
• Breaking free from organizational groupthinks requires strong leadership and psychological safety.