Word
outstanding
Phoneticsout·stand·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
UK/aʊtstˈændɪŋ/
Definitions
01excellent
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. exceptionally good and much better than others.
adj. distinguished by superiority; remarkably excellent or distinguished.
日本語:抜群※
“The young pianist gave an outstanding performance that the audience loved.”
“The researcher was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the field of molecular biology, having published three ground-breaking papers in a single year.”
Synonyms
02unpaid or unresolved
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not yet paid, solved, or finished.
adj. remaining unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved. Often used in financial or administrative contexts.
日本語:未解決※
“Please pay any outstanding bills before you leave the apartment.”
“The company still has several outstanding legal issues that must be resolved before the merger can be finalized.”
Usage
Frequently used with nouns like 'debt', 'balance', 'issue', or 'invoice'.
Synonyms
03very noticeable
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. clearly very important or easy to see.
adj. prominent or conspicuous; standing out from a background or group.
“The tower is the most outstanding feature of the city skyline.”
“The most outstanding characteristic of the local architecture is the use of red volcanic stone in the foundations of every building.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “outstanding” in context.
Verb
01. remain outstanding
“Several invoices remain outstanding despite our repeated requests for payment.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. outstanding achievement
“Winning the Nobel Prize was recognized as an outstanding achievement in the field of physics.”
adj + noun
03. truly outstanding
“The young pianist gave a truly outstanding performance that moved the entire audience to tears.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. outstanding balance
“Please ensure that you pay the outstanding balance on your credit card by the end of the month.”
adj + noun
05. outstanding debt
“The company struggled to stay afloat because it had too much outstanding debt to local banks.”
adj + noun
06. outstanding issue
“There are still a few outstanding issues that need to be resolved before we can sign the contract.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“The WPGA Tour of Australasia said Bang, who turned professional at the end of 2025, was an "outstanding young talent".” “Photograph: Richard Bierton/Every Second Media/Shutterstock The 23-year-old left-sided central defender Muharemovic has looked outstanding in pre-season.” Etymology
From outstand, equivalent to out- + standing or outstand + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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