Definitions and Examples of unlearn, forget, neglect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To discard or forget previously learned knowledge or habits.
Example
After moving to a new country, she had to unlearn some of her cultural norms and adapt to the local customs.
To fail to remember something that was previously known or learned.
Example
He forgot his password and couldn't access his email account.
To fail to give proper attention or care to someone or something.
Example
If you neglect your plants, they will wither and die.
Key Differences: unlearn vs forget vs neglect
- 1Unlearn is the process of discarding or forgetting previously learned knowledge or habits.
- 2Forget is the failure to remember something that was previously known or learned.
- 3Neglect is the act of failing to give proper attention or care to someone or something.
Effective Usage of unlearn, forget, neglect
- 1Learning: Use inculcate to describe the process of teaching or instilling knowledge.
- 2Memory: Use unlearn and forget to describe the opposite of remembering or retaining information.
- 3Responsibility: Use neglect to describe the failure to take care of something or someone.
Remember this!
The antonyms of inculcate are unlearn, forget, and neglect. Use inculcate to describe the process of teaching or instilling knowledge. Use unlearn and forget to describe the opposite of remembering or retaining information. Use neglect to describe the failure to take care of something or someone.
