The words that can be used as antonyms for the phrase "trail blazing" refer to the opposite of creating a new path, breaking new ground or setting new standards. Antonyms such as following, copying, imitating, conforming, adhering or conforming to established norms or standards can be used to refer to the opposite of trail blazing. Such antonyms imply that the person or entity is not showing any innovation, creativity, originality or uniqueness. Rather, they are adhering to pre-existing ways of doing things, moving along the path already paved by others or sticking to the conventional ways of doing things.