adjective

outstanding

excellent, remarkable, unpaid, unresolved

She gave an outstanding performance.

She gave an outstanding performance.

He has some outstanding debts to pay.

He has some outstanding debts to pay.

an outstanding ((noun)) an excellent (noun) She is an outstanding student.

outstanding ((noun)) an unpaid (noun) We have some outstanding bills.

Synonyms (excellent): exceptional, superb; Synonyms (unpaid): pending, due, unresolved

From 'out' + 'standing'. Literally 'standing out' from the rest, which can mean being excellent or being noticeable because it's unresolved.

Picture someone 'standing out' in a crowd (excellent) or a bill 'standing out' on your desk because it's unpaid.

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