retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing]

adjective

1. that retires.

2. withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.

   Synonyms: timid, bashful, diffident

retiring

/ rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ /

adjective

1. shunning contact with others; shy; reserved

Other Word Forms

• retiringly adverb
• retiringness noun
• nonretiring adjective
• unretiring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retiring¹

First recorded in 1540–50; retire + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Angel City veteran and New Zealand World Cup standout Ali Riley is retiring with gratitude for her success and optimism about her future.

From Los Angeles Times

Before retiring, Marquart said, he helped organize a field trip involving the Forest Service, BLM and State Parks to showcase the impacts.

From Los Angeles Times

The world number 30 called for the trainer after falling a double break down in the second set, and had her blood pressure and temperature taken before retiring.

From BBC

England and Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season because of injury.

From BBC

But Roki Sasaki then took them out again, retiring Turner on a groundball with the tying run on third, earning his second save in as many games.

From Los Angeles Times