retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

shy, undemonstrative

Synonyms

STRONG

humble quiet reserved restrained shrinking withdrawing withdrawn

WEAK

backward bashful coy demure diffident meek modest nongregarious not forward rabbity recessive reclusive reticent self-effacing timid timorous unaffable unassertive unassuming unexpansive unsociable

Antonyms

STRONG

bold extroverted friendly outgoing sociable

WEAK

demonstrative self-confident

Example Sentences

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A few days later, Air Canada announced that Rousseau, who is 68, will be retiring by September.

From BBC

But McKenzie has continued to argue after retiring from the military that this isn’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related: My wife and I are retiring to Mexico.

From MarketWatch

As the most senior family judge, Sir Andrew, who is retiring completely this week, has had to make very difficult decisions.

From BBC

However, he has had a difficult start to 2026, finishing sixth in Australia and retiring from the previous race in China.

From BBC