unfollow
verb
un·fol·low
ˌən-ˈfä-lō 
unfollowed; unfollowing; unfollows
: to stop subscribing to the feed of (someone or something) on social media : to stop following see follow entry 1 sense 8e
I had to recently defriend on Facebook and unfollow on Twitter several men and women for this very reason.—
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That speculation was only exacerbated when the Grammy winner appeared to unfollow his former manager on Instagram in January.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
While at it, unfollow any accounts that don’t inspire you or add something positive to your life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Follow people who inspire you and unfollow people who don’t.
—Essence, 12 May 2025
Justin Bieber unfollows Hailey Bieber on Instagram, then promptly refollows her that same morning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
While at it, unfollow any accounts that don’t inspire you or add something positive to your life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Follow people who inspire you and unfollow people who don’t.
—Essence, 12 May 2025
Justin Bieber unfollows Hailey Bieber on Instagram, then promptly refollows her that same morning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfollow
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“Unfollow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfollow. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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unfollow
verb
un·fol·low
ˌən-ˈfä-lō
: to stop subscribing to the feed of (someone or something) on social media : to stop following
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