as in to forget
to be unable to recall or think of
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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Each chapter discusses how to unlearn common money beliefs to put yourself in a better financial situation and feel more confident around money.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlearn. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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