retiring

American  

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. that retires.

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

   Synonyms:

   timid, bashful, diffident

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retiring British  

/ rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ /

adjective

1. shunning contact with others; shy; reserved

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of retiring

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

Example Sentences

This week in the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answered questions from a woman who has been experiencing mental and physical stress from a high-paying job and is considering retiring before she turns 50.

From MarketWatch

In his letter, Wilson requested the Board provide shareholders with details on how many incumbent directors will be retiring and when new candidates will be added.

From Barron's

However, if your husband plans to retire at 55 and you’re considering retiring even earlier, you would both need to pay for private health insurance for more than a decade.

From MarketWatch

Glasnow pitched two-plus innings, retiring the first six batters before coming out after giving up a single to start the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times

She also learned karate and took piano lessons after retiring in 1998.

From The Wall Street Journal