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unlearned

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈlɜrnɪd]

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Context: "knowledge"

(adjective) describes someone who does not have formal education or has not learned certain skills. If someone is unlearned, they may not know a lot about many topics or subjects.

Example

Even though she was unlearned in science, she had a great creative imagination.

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He is not unlearned; he has an advanced degree in philosophy.

Example

Is it possible for someone to be wise even if they are unlearned?

Context: "knowledge"

(verb) to forget or get rid of knowledge that you once had. It’s like if you learned something in school, but later, you stop remembering it.

Example

After taking a break from studying the language, she unlearned some of the complex grammar rules.

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He did not unlearn how to ride a bike; he still remembers it perfectly.

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Can you unlearn bad habits as easily as you learn them?

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