UNLEARN Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unlearn

verb

ˌən-ˈlərn

Definition of unlearn

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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Recent Examples of unlearn In one conversation, the Grammy winner opened up about how he's been trying to unlearn past patterns and behaviors to be less guarded. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026 By focusing the mind on thoughts and feelings, a meditating person begins to unlearn conventional perspectives and mental attitudes that are the root of suffering. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 But in our capitalistic world, where market value always trumps research value, interest in Kerouac has always been high—a lesson many academics prefer to unlearn or deny. — Jean-Christophe Cloutier march 26, Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 While the process of unlearning everything you’ve ever been taught doesn’t happen overnight, resources like this new guidebook from Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, a design anthropologist, educator, and writer, are excellent tools for self-improvement. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlearn

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Aaron Morris of San Francisco wanted to make sure the match would be one his father, Pancho, would never forget.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Then, just as suddenly, the din fades away, the focus shifts and the election process is forgotten until the next round of howling protest.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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