unselected; not chosen; off the list
Used for something that was not selected or did not make the cut, especially in competitions, awards, or official selections. Often appears in phrases like 選外佳作 (honorable mention) or 選外作品 (unselected work).
His work was not selected, but it left an impression on many people.
My name was listed as an honorable mention.
honorable mention; good work left out of the final selection
Compound of 選 (selection) and 外 (outside). The meaning is transparent: 'outside the selection'.