Synonyms for

Pending

Verb / ˈpendɪŋ / Another word for pending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Waiting to be decided or completed.

Synonyms & similar words

waiting unfinished ongoing unresolved undecided incomplete delayed suspended postponed unattended

Synonyms by register

Formal

awaiting outstanding in progress undecided

Informal

waiting up in the air on hold TBD

Literary

imminent impending forthcoming

Antonyms

decided settled concluded finished completed resolved done

Common collocations

  • pending approval
  • pending review
  • pending further notice
  • pending investigation
  • pending payment
  • pending decision
  • pending completion

Word family

adjective pending
adverb pending

Usage note

Often used in legal or business contexts to indicate something that is waiting to be resolved or completed. Can also function as an adjective meaning 'about to happen'.

Example sentences

  1. The pending storm caused the school to close early.
  2. The pending approval of the loan made the couple anxious.
  3. The pending investigation left many questions unanswered.
  4. The pending project was behind schedule.
  5. The pending results of the experiment were eagerly awaited.

Quotes

  • The future is always beginning now. Each moment is a place you've never been.
  • I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

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