unlearn

/ˈʌnˌlɜrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to forget or lose knowledge or a skill previously acquired

“The students had to unlearn the old methods to adapt to the new technology.”

2. noun

the act of forgetting or losing knowledge or a skill previously acquired

“Unlearning the outdated theories was a crucial part of her scientific education.”

Synonyms

  • forget
  • overlearn
  • unremember

Antonyms

  • acquire
  • learn
  • memorize