Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

herd mentality

noun

/hɜrd mɛnˈtælɪti/

Definition

The tendency for individuals to conform to the behaviors and opinions of a larger group.

Examples

People often buy products they don’t need due to herd mentality.
During the stock market crash, many investors exhibited herd mentality, selling their shares without analysis.

Meaning

Herd mentality refers to how people’s thoughts and actions can be influenced by a larger group, often leading them to make decisions they might not have made independently.