OUTSTANDING
outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking
(adjective) having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; “an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”; “a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book”; “salient traits”; “a spectacular rise in prices”; “a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center”; “a striking resemblance between parent and child”
great, outstanding
(adjective) of major significance or importance; “a great work of art”; “Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey”
outstanding, owing, undischarged
(adjective) owed as a debt; “outstanding bills”; “the amount still owed”; “undischarged debts”
outstanding
(adjective) distinguished from others in excellence; “did outstanding work in human relations”; “an outstanding war record”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
outstanding
present participle of outstand
Adjective
outstanding (comparative more outstanding, superlative most outstanding)
Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.
Synonyms: eminent, noteworthy, Thesaurus:notable
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
Synonyms: amazing, impressive, Thesaurus:awesome
Antonym: mediocre
Projecting outwards.
Synonyms: prominent, protuberant
Unresolved; not settled or finished.
Synonyms: unfinished, unsettled, wide open
Owed as a debt.
Synonyms: unpaid, unsettled
Anagrams
• standing out
Source: Wiktionary
Out*stand"ing, a.
Definition: That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations. Revenues . . . as well outstanding as collected. A. Hamilton.
OUTSTAND
Out*stand", v. i.
Definition: To stand out, or project, from a surface or mass; hence, to remain standing out.
Out*stand", v. t.
1. To resist effectually; to withstand; to sustain without yielding. [R.] Woodward.
2. To stay beyond. "I have outstood my time." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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