Past tense of unlearn
The past simple of unlearn is unlearned and the past participle is unlearned: unlearn – unlearned – unlearned.
- Base form V1
- unlearn
- Past simple V2
- unlearned
- Past participle V3
- unlearned
Learned is also correct.
Learnt is also used in British English.
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Meaning of unlearn
To work at dropping an old habit so that a better one can take its place
- ExamplePlayers have to unlearn bad technique first.
Unlearn, unlearned, unlearned in sentences
- Past simpleHe unlearned his bad technique.
- Past participleOld habits must be unlearned first.
Similar verbs
Unlearn is built on learn and changes the same way.
Past simple and past participle the same, like unlearn: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of unlearn?
Unlearned. For example: He unlearned his bad technique.
What is the past participle of unlearn?
Unlearned. It follows be in the passive, as in Old habits must be unlearned first.
Is unlearn a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: unlearn usually takes -ed (unlearned). It is listed with the irregular verbs because learned and learnt are also correct.
