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

Derived Forms

• reˈtiringly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·tiring·ly adverb
• re·tiring·ness noun
• nonre·tiring adjective
• unre·tiring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retiring¹

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

Example Sentences

Fast forward a couple of decades and he is retiring as one of the most recognisable athletes on the planet.

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"I'm not here for retiring. I'm here to help the team win," said Nadal, who announced last month he was planning to quit here.

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"I'm done. I'm hanging them up. I'm retiring, thank God."

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“I’m retiring with a sense of satisfaction,” he said.

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Despite retiring in 2006, he still holds the Premier League goal record and remains top scorer for Newcastle United.

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