outstanding

• Bezeichnet etwas, das besonders gut, hervorragend oder herausragend ist; auch für etwas, das noch offen oder unbezahlt ist.

Describes something that is exceptionally good, excellent, or prominent.

1. Exceptionally goodB1formal

   Extremely good or impressive; excellent.

   Herausragend

   • She gave an outstanding performance in the play.
   • The student received an outstanding grade on the exam.
   • His work on the project was truly outstanding.

   Synonymedistinguishedexcellentexceptionalfirst-rategreatmarvelousphenomenalpreeminentremarkablestellarsuperbsuperlativetop-notchwonderful

   Antonymeawfulbadinferiormediocreordinarypoorterribleunimpressive

2. Not yet paid or resolvedB2formal

   Remaining unpaid, unresolved, or not yet completed.

   Ausstehend

   • There are several outstanding bills that need to be paid.
   • The company has outstanding debts from last year.
   • The issue remains outstanding and requires further discussion.

   Synonymeduependingremainingunpaidunresolvedunsettled

   Antonymecompleteddischargedpaidresolvedsettled

3. Prominent or noticeableB2formal

   Standing out from others; easily noticeable.

   Herausragend

   • The outstanding feature of the building is its glass roof.
   • She is an outstanding figure in the field of science.
   • The mountain peak was outstanding against the sky.

   Synonymeconspicuousdistinctivemarkednotablenoticeableprominentsalientstriking

   Antonymecommonplaceinconspicuousmediocreordinaryunremarkable