If you are a retiring person, you avoid being at the center of attention. You can often be found in the library and other quiet places, and if someone compliments you, you're likely to blush and change the subject.
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive;
Adjective S.
moving toward a position farther from the front; "the receding glaciers of the last ice age"; "retiring fogs revealed the rocky coastline"
Adjective S.
not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"
Adjective S.
not blatant or overly aggressive in manner or appearance; "a retiring disposition"
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Retire
a.
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring
modesty; retiring manners.
a.
Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement;
suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
Retiring
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive;
Usage Examples
You need some insecurity if you're an actor. It keeps the pot boiling. I haven't yet started to think about retiring. I was shocked when I heard about Paul Newman retiring at age 82. Most actors just fade away like old soldiers.
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Other Usage ExamplesWe need to tap the resource of current and retiring science and math professionals that have both content mastery and the practical experience to serve as effective teachers.
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