1. overplayed - Adjective
2. overplayed - Verb
overplayed
simple past and past participle of overplay
overplayed (comparative more overplayed, superlative most overplayed)
Played too frequently.
An astute financier but a less astute politician, Necker overplayed his hand by demanding and obtaining a general amnesty, losing much of the people's favour. Source: Internet
Innocent overplayed his hand, however, by accepting the fealty of Amalfi directly to the Papacy instead of to the Kingdom of Sicily on 23 October. Source: Internet
Maybe Mbeki, the highly intelligent philosopher king, showed little respect for his erstwhile comrades, overplayed his hand and made too many enemies. Source: Internet
Craig is a bit creepy and does sort of help the tension at the end, even if he is a bit overplayed as a character. Source: Internet
Meanwhile, De Flores realises he has overplayed his hand and tries to negotiate with the Cyber-Leader. Source: Internet
No, I’m not talking about that overplayed teacher/school girl fantasy. Source: Internet