unlearned; unlearning; unlearns
1
: to put out of one's knowledge or memory
2
: to undo the effect of : discard the habit of
Examples of unlearn in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Hollins knew that nothing was going to change without aiding the next generation in unlearning the negative thinking that lead youth down a wayward path.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
So, part of that is unlearning not shyness, but unlearning the desire to stay hidden and not talk about things publicly.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Like exercising or mastering a new language, working effectively with AI takes developing new habits (plus unlearning some old ones).
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
That also means actively unlearning and relearning our beliefs.
—Barbara Rhoden, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
In a world that’s rapidly evolving, the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn is paramount.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The goal of this talk therapy is to help patients unlearn negative behaviors and thoughts and adopt healthier ones.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Jan. 2024
Sometimes, unlearning old lessons is an essential precursor to learning new ones.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
In last week's episode of The Kardashians, Thompson spoke about unlearning some behaviors that have been enforced on him as a professional athlete and cited his kids for wanting to make the change.
—Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
So, part of that is unlearning not shyness, but unlearning the desire to stay hidden and not talk about things publicly.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Like exercising or mastering a new language, working effectively with AI takes developing new habits (plus unlearning some old ones).
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
That also means actively unlearning and relearning our beliefs.
—Barbara Rhoden, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
In a world that’s rapidly evolving, the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn is paramount.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The goal of this talk therapy is to help patients unlearn negative behaviors and thoughts and adopt healthier ones.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Jan. 2024
Sometimes, unlearning old lessons is an essential precursor to learning new ones.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
In last week's episode of The Kardashians, Thompson spoke about unlearning some behaviors that have been enforced on him as a professional athlete and cited his kids for wanting to make the change.
—Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlearn. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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unlearn
verb
un·learn
ˌən-ˈlərn 
: to put out of one's knowledge or memory
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