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Meaning of the word retiring in English

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retiring

US /rɪˈtaɪr.ɪŋ/
UK /rɪˈtaɪr.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

shy and fond of being on one's own.

Example:
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a gentle, retiring person who avoided conflict
Synonym:
shydiffidentbashfulself-effacingshrinkingunassumingunassertivereservedreticentquiettimidtimorousnervousmodestdemurecoymeekhumbleprivatesecretsecretivewithdrawnreclusivemedia-shyunsociable
Synonym:
boldoutgoing

Noun

1.
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retiredretirementretireretirement plan