1. having developed expertise or focus in a narrow field or area to an excessive degree, often at the expense of broader knowledge or adaptability
Usage: often used critically to suggest lack of versatility or limited applicability

Examples

• The overspecialized curriculum left students unprepared for jobs outside their narrow field.
• His overspecialized knowledge of medieval pottery made him brilliant in his niche but unemployable elsewhere.
• Many overspecialized professionals struggle to adapt when their industry changes.
• The company hired overspecialized engineers who couldn't work on different projects.
• She worried that her overspecialized training would limit her career options.
• Overspecialized academic programs sometimes fail to teach critical thinking skills.