Definition of Outstanding

1. Adjective. Distinguished from others in excellence. "An outstanding war record"

Similar to: Superior

2. Adjective. Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. "A striking resemblance between parent and child"
Exact synonyms: Prominent, Salient, Spectacular, Striking
Similar to: Conspicuous
Derivative terms: Salience, Saliency, Spectacle, Strikingness

3. Adjective. Owed as a debt. "Undischarged debts"
Exact synonyms: Owing, Undischarged
Similar to: Unpaid

4. Adjective. Of major significance or importance. "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"
Exact synonyms: Great
Similar to: Important, Of Import
Derivative terms: Greatness

Definition of Outstanding

1. a. That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations.

Definition of Outstanding

1. outstand [v] - See also: outstand

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outstanding

outsport
outsports
outsprang
outspread
outspreading
outspreads
outspring
outspringing
outsprings
outsprint
outsprinted
outsprinting
outsprints
outsprung
outstand
outstanding (current term)
outstandingly
outstands
outstare
outstared
outstares
outstaring
outstart
outstarted
outstarting
outstarts
outstate
outstated
outstates
outstating

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