outstanding

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

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

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