pending
adjective/ˈpɛndɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #4,127 most common English word
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or resolved.
Example sentence
The manager said the project is pending approval and should be confirmed by Friday.
Synonyms & related words
- awaiting
- unresolved
- outstanding
- undecided
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