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   retiring

   /rɪˈtʌɪərɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. shy and fond of being on one's own: "a gentle, retiring person who avoided conflict" Similar shydiffidentbashfulself-effacingshrinkingunassumingunassertivereservedreticentquiettimidtimorousnervousmodestdemurecoymeekhumbleprivatesecretsecretivewithdrawnreclusivemedia-shyunsociablerare:seclusiveeremiticeremiticalhermiticanchoriticOpposite boldoutgoing

   Derivatives

   • 1. retiringly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETIRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Retiring can mean shy and unwilling to be noticed, or planning to stop working permanently because of age. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of retiring with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     RETIRING meaning: 1. unwilling to be noticed or to be with...

   • Znaczenie Retiring, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RETIRING definicja: 1. unwilling to be noticed or to be with...

   • Retiring in Polish

     RETIRING translate: nieśmiały, małomówny, powściągliwy....

   • Retiring in Danish

     retiring - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Norwegian Translation

     retiring - translate into Norwegian with the...

   • Retirement Plan

     RETIREMENT PLAN definition: 1. a system for saving money for...

   • Retiring Room

     RETIRING ROOM definition: 1. a room in a bus station or...

   • Retiring in Traditional Chinese

     RETIRING translate: 靦腆, 不願與人交往的;離群索居的;孤僻的, 停止工作,...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRETIRING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RETIRING meaning: 1. unwilling to be noticed or to be with other people: 2. used to refer to someone who is planning…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › retireRetire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb retire, such as to withdraw from one's position or occupation, to go to bed, or to put out a batter in baseball. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of retire.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Retire means to stop working because of old age, ill health, or other reasons, or to leave a place or go to bed. Learn how to use retire in different contexts, such as business, finance, or sports, with examples and synonyms.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › retiringRetiring Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Retiring means reserved, shy, or withdrawn. It is an adjective that can describe a person or a style of behavior. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › retiringRETIRING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Retiring definition: that retires. . See examples of RETIRING used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRETIRING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Retiring means shy and avoiding meeting other people, or withdrawing from publicity or contact. See synonyms, examples, word frequency and origin of retiring.