CEFR C1

unlearning

noun

Meaning

The process of discarding or rejecting previously learned information, habits, or beliefs, especially when they are no longer useful or are incorrect.

Examples

Unlearning old habits can be difficult but is often necessary for personal growth.
The company implemented a program for unlearning outdated procedures to improve efficiency.

Synonyms: forgetting, discarding, revising, disabusing

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unlearning (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlɜːnɪŋ/

Definition

The process of discarding or rejecting previously learned information, habits, or beliefs, especially when they are no longer useful or are incorrect.

Examples

Unlearning old habits can be difficult but is often necessary for personal growth.
The company implemented a program for unlearning outdated procedures to improve efficiency.
Effective unlearning requires a willingness to question one's own assumptions.

How to Use unlearning

unlearning of (prepositional phrase): The process of discarding specific information or habits. — "The unlearning of old habits proved more challenging than anticipated."
unlearning process (collocation): The steps or stages involved in discarding old knowledge or behaviors. — "The unlearning process requires patience and self-awareness."

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Antonyms of unlearning

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