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Definition of overqualified adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

overqualified

adjective

/ˌəʊvəˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

/ˌəʊvərˈkwɔːlɪfaɪd/

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having more experience or training than is necessary for a particular job, so that people do not want to employ you

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