Meaning & use
Unlearn
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To make a deliberate effort to forget or discard something previously learned, especially a habit or belief.
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It took years of therapy to unlearn the negative self-talk from her childhood.
New employees had to unlearn outdated procedures before adopting the new system.
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The word is often used in discussions of bias, habits, or education, where discarding old knowledge is as important as gaining new knowledge.
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