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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humble quiet reserved restrained shrinking withdrawing withdrawn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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I keep reading about people retiring in other countries because the cost of living is so much less than in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Carpino is the Angels’ president, retiring Monday after 16 years in that role and 23 years in all as a loyal executive under Angels owner Arte Moreno.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement on social media that George "will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In skilled trades, retiring workers are driving a lot of the demand, while the aging population is driving more demand for eldercare.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

My father did not lock the door behind him, so I slipped in and followed him with silent steps through the retiring chamber and into the bedchamber.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein