outstanding

[out-stan-ding]

adjective

1. prominent; conspicuous; striking.

   an outstanding example of courage.

   Synonyms: eminent

2. marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished.

   an outstanding student.

3. continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc..

   outstanding debts.

   Synonyms: due, owing

4. (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation.

5. standing out; projecting.

   a stiff, outstanding fabric.

6. Archaic.,  that resists or opposes.

outstanding

/ ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ /

adjective

1. superior; excellent; distinguished

2. prominent, remarkable, or striking

3. still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved

4. (of shares, bonds, etc) issued and sold

5. projecting or jutting upwards or outwards

Other Word Forms

• outstandingly adverb
• outstandingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstanding¹

First recorded in 1605–15; outstand + -ing ²

Example Sentences

And because his ex-wife was still on both the mortgage documents and the property deeds, he was also unable to sell the property to cover the outstanding amount.

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Spokesperson told the BBC Booking.com accurately displays price and availability at the time advertisements are shown and will work with the ASA "to address any outstanding questions they might have".

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Tuesday evening, Plug said it would offer $375 million of convertible notes, which can become more shares outstanding.

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First, these companies often float a small portion of their already small number of outstanding shares.

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England completed a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with victory in Albania, giving head coach Thomas Tuchel an outstanding record of eight wins from eight with 22 goals scored and none conceded.

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• eminent 
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• superlative 
• well-known