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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Reframing The Inner Dialogue Taking the time to unlearn old habits, find clarity about unknowns and use one’s whole self while experiencing change is a great step toward effective change.
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This is a powerful time to unlearn what you’ve been taught about truth, faith, and freedom.
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From Scarcity To Strategy How can luxury professionals begin to unlearn scarcity and replace it with something more expansive?
—Sonia Esther Soltani, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This is a powerful time to unlearn what you’ve been taught about truth, faith, and freedom.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
From Scarcity To Strategy How can luxury professionals begin to unlearn scarcity and replace it with something more expansive?
—Sonia Esther Soltani, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlearn. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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unlearn
verb
un·learn
ˌən-ˈlərn 
: to put out of one's knowledge or memory
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