overtaught

/ˈoʊvərˌtɑːt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Educated or trained too much, often to the point of being overly prepared or lacking in common sense.

“The overtaught student struggled to think creatively in the real-world scenario.”

2. noun

Something or someone that is overly prepared or educated.

“The teacher pointed out that the student’s overtaught responses were not what the question was looking for.”

Synonyms

  • overeducated
  • overschooled

Antonyms

  • underschooled
  • uneducated