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OVERQUALIFIED Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word overqualified. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For OVERQUALIFIED

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underqualified
adjectiveadj
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deficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• falling short of some prescribed norm

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

inexperienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking practical experience or training

unfit
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• below the required standards for a purpose

• not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

adjective satellite

• physically unsound or diseased

verb

• make unfit or unsuitable

unqualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not limited or restricted

• not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

• legally not qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• having no right or entitlement

unskilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

unsuitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

• not capable of being applied

• not conducive to good moral development

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

underprepared
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Not adequately prepared.

Alternatives for UNDERQUALIFIED

Alternatives for DEFICIENT

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

Alternatives for INEXPERIENCED

Alternatives for UNFIT

Alternatives for UNQUALIFIED

Alternatives for UNSKILLED

Alternatives for UNSUITABLE

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