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Definition of
overqualified adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
overqualified
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˌoʊvərˈkwɑləˌfaɪd
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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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