sheep-like
Blindly following others
Sheep-like describes behavior or characteristics resembling those of sheep, particularly their tendency to follow others without independent thought.
Someone acting sheep-like moves with a group, accepts direction passively, or fails to question authority.
The sheep-like crowd filed toward the exits without anyone asking why.
The term carries mildly negative connotations, suggesting a lack of individuality or critical thinking.
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- passiveNot actively participating
- conformistOne following accepted norms
meek · yielding · acquiescent · tractable · biddable · unquestioning · follower · deferential
submissive
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- passiveNot actively participating
conformist · meek · yielding · acquiescent · tractable · biddable · unquestioning · follower · deferential · amenable
grazing
Feeding on pasture
lambs · ewe · ram · livestock · ovine · pastoral · bleating · sheepfold · fold · drover
fleece
Wool still on sheep
shearing · merino · fuzzy · soft · tufted · fleecy · white · cottony
sheep-likenonconformist
Rejects prevailing social standards
individualistic · free-thinking · maverick · autonomous · rebellious
sheep-likeassertive
Confidently self-assured
dominant · commanding · alpha · forceful · trailblazing
sheep-likeskeptical
Inclined to question claims
questioning · discerning · critical · freethinking · analytical
sheep, like, sheepish, sheepishly, sheepishness, sheepdog, sheepskin, likelihood, likely