adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a herd; showing behavior typical of animals moving or acting together as a group
Usage: often used to describe group behavior that lacks individuality or independent thought
Examples
- The herdlike movement of shoppers through the mall on Black Friday was striking.
- Critics complained about the herdlike mentality of voters who simply followed party lines.
- The tourists moved in a herdlike fashion, all following the same tour guide.
- Social media can encourage herdlike behavior among young people.
- He rejected the herdlike conformity of his peers and pursued his own interests.