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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From Scarcity To Strategy How can luxury professionals begin to unlearn scarcity and replace it with something more expansive?
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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
The session explored the concept of unlearning hustle culture, the science behind rest, and practical ways to incorporate daily rituals that nourish both mind and body.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 July 2025
That’s why creating a culture grounded in the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn is critical.
—Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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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
The session explored the concept of unlearning hustle culture, the science behind rest, and practical ways to incorporate daily rituals that nourish both mind and body.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 July 2025
That’s why creating a culture grounded in the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn is critical.
—Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlearn. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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