outstanding /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ adjective5 •so much better than others of the same kind that people take noticeCharles S. Peirce, 1839 to 1914, was one of America's most outstanding intellects. Philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, he wrote profusely, the equivalent of almost 100,000 printed pages in all. — 1978 •Prominent or noticeable; sovereign. •Unresolved; not settled or finished.I have several outstanding tasks on my to-do list.Are there any outstanding issues that need to be addressed? •Owed as a debt.You must pay any outstanding corporate card balance immediately. •Projecting outwards. formsmore outstanding · most outstanding