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outstanding

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding means: Extremely good, and better than most others.

adjective

EXCELLENTB2

Extremely good, and better than most others.

  • Her work is outstanding.
  • The team gave an outstanding performance.
  • Several outstanding students won scholarships.

Similar words: excellent, exceptional, superb

Opposites: poor

Common phrases: outstanding performance, outstanding work, outstanding achievement, outstanding service

UNPAIDB2

Owed but not yet paid.

  • The bill is still outstanding.
  • Please pay the outstanding balance today.
  • She has several outstanding debts.

Similar words: unpaid, due

Opposites: paid

Common phrases: outstanding debt, outstanding balance, outstanding payment

UNRESOLVEDC1

Still needing to be dealt with or finished.

  • One problem remains outstanding.
  • We discussed the outstanding issues at the meeting.
  • Please finish all outstanding tasks before Friday.

Similar words: unresolved, unfinished, pending

Opposites: resolved, finished

Common phrases: outstanding issue, outstanding problem, outstanding question, outstanding tasks

Questions about outstanding

What does outstanding mean?

Extremely good, and better than most others.

What is outstanding in other languages?

Türkçe: olağanüstü · Español: excelente · Français: excellent · Deutsch: hervorragend · Italiano: eccellente · 日本語: 素晴らしい

How do you pronounce outstanding?

It is pronounced /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/.

How do you use outstanding in a sentence?

Her work is outstanding. The team gave an outstanding performance.

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