The difference between Eminent and Outstanding

When used as adjectives, eminent means high, lofty, whereas outstanding means prominent or noticeable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Eminent and Outstanding

Eminent as an adjective (archaic):

High, lofty.

Examples:

"synonyms: towering prominent Thesaurus:tall"
Eminent as an adjective:

Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

Examples:

"synonyms: remarkable outstanding Thesaurus:notable"

"His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project."
Eminent as an adjective (of a person):

Distinguished, important, noteworthy.

Examples:

"synonyms: distinguished noteworthy Thesaurus:notable"

"In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian."

Outstanding as an adjective:

prominent or noticeable; standing out from others
Outstanding as an adjective:

exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority
Outstanding as an adjective:

projecting outwards
Outstanding as an adjective:

unresolved; not settled or finished
Outstanding as an adjective:

owed as a debt