Unlearn

usgb/ˌʌnˈlɜːrn/
verb

To forget or stop doing something that you have learned before.

To adapt to the new software, I had to unlearn many habits from the old version.
Visual representation of "unlearn" - To forget or stop doing something that you have learned before.

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  • unlearn a habit
  • unlearn a behavior
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Active Effort

Unlearning requires a conscious effort to change existing habits or ways of thinking.

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I had to actively unlearn typing with two fingers to improve my speed.
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Emotional Undertone

Unlearning can involve emotions, as it sometimes means letting go of familiar practices.

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It was hard to unlearn my childhood fears of the dark.
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Continuous Process

Unlearning is not instantaneous; it can be a gradual process requiring practice.

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Each day, I try to unlearn my habit of procrastination.
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