outstanding

out-stand-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Exceptionally good; excellent.

  2. 2.

    Clearly noticeable; prominent.

  3. 3.

    (of a payment, debt, etc.) Not yet paid, resolved, or dealt with.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    outstanding balance — money still owed
  • •
    outstanding achievement — remarkable accomplishment
  • •
    outstanding warrant — an unserved arrest warrant

Related words

Antonyms: mediocre, ordinary, paid
See also: excellent, exceptional, remarkable, unpaid
Synonyms: excellent, exceptional, remarkable, unpaid

Etymology

From outstand ("to stand out") + -ing, meaning that which stands out from others.