outstanding

adjective out·stand·ing \au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ, ˈau̇t-ˌ\

: extremely good or excellent

: easy to notice especially because of being important or very good

: not yet paid

Full Definition of OUTSTANDING

: standing out : projecting

a : unpaid <left several bills outstanding>

b : continuing to exist : unresolved <a long outstanding problem in astronomy>

c of securities : publicly issued and sold

a : standing out from a group : conspicuous

b : marked by eminence and distinction

— out·stand·ing·ly \-diŋ-lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of OUTSTANDING

1611

Related to OUTSTANDING

Synonyms: overdue, owed, owing, payable, unpaid, unsettled

Antonyms: cleared, liquidated, paid (off or up), repaid, settled

Synonym Discussion of OUTSTANDING

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation <a piano recital with no noticeable errors>. remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment <a film of remarkable intelligence and wit>. prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background <a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town>. outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind <honored for her outstanding contributions to science>. conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind <conspicuous bureaucratic waste>. salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it <the salient points of the speech>. striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision <the region's striking poverty>.