unlearned; unlearning; unlearns
1
: to put out of one's knowledge or memory
2
: to undo the effect of : discard the habit of
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It is hard to unlearn bad habits.
let's hope that over the summer I don't unlearn everything I learned over the course of this past year
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Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
What this does is train our brains to unlearn hierarchy.
—Priya Vulchi, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes and global economic shifts demand the ability to unlearn outdated practices and embrace new strategies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Meckler finally got over the hump after a cortisone shot but spent the final two months at Triple-A Sacramento attempting to unlearn bad mechanical habits at the plate.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlearn. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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unlearn
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un·learn
ˌən-ˈlərn 
: to put out of one's knowledge or memory
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