unlearn

verb

un·​learn ˌən-ˈlərn 

unlearned; unlearning; unlearns

transitive verb

1

: to put out of one's knowledge or memory

2

: to undo the effect of : discard the habit of

Synonyms

• disremember
• forget

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

The most relevant leaders are those who are not afraid to unlearn and relearn continually. —Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

There have been promising signs to his 3-4-3, but there are still a number of bad habits that Amorim needs this squad to unlearn before things can truly take off. —Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

Escaping career quicksand requires an ongoing commitment to learn, unlearn, relearn, and repeat. —Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Curiosity and Agile Learning Modern leadership requires the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn — a concept known as learning agility. —Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

unlearn

verb

un·​learn ˌən-ˈlərn 

: to put out of one's knowledge or memory