outstanding

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   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

2. 2
   adj

   owed as a debt

   outstanding bills

3. 3
   adj

   distinguished from others in excellence

   did outstanding work in human relations

4. 4
   adj

   Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.

   Charles S. Peirce, 1839 to 1914, was one of America's most outstanding intellects. Philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, he wrote profusely, the equivalent of almost 100,000 printed pages in all.

5. 5
   adj

   Projecting outwards.

   At a distance of about seven or eight miles to the northeastward of the landing, there is an outstanding group of mountains crowning a spur from the main chain of the Coast Range, whose highest point rises about eight thousand feet above the level of the sea;...

6. 6
   adj

   Unresolved; not settled or finished.

   I have several outstanding tasks on my to-do list.

7. 7
   adj

   Owed as a debt.

   You must pay any outstanding corporate card balance immediately.

8. 8
   adj

   of major significance or importance

Etymology

From outstand, equivalent to out- + standing or outstand + -ing.