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View usage for: (rɪtaɪərɪŋ) 1. adjectiveSomeone who is retiring is shy and avoids meeting other people. I'm still that shy, retiring little girl who was afraid to ask for sweets in theshop. Synonyms: shy, reserved, quiet, modest More Synonyms of retiring 2. See also retire retiring in British English (rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ) adjectiveshunning contact with others; shy; reserved Derived forms retiringly (reˈtiringly) adverb retiring in American English (rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ) adjective2. drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy Derived forms retiringly (reˈtiringly) adverb Examples of 'retiring' in a sentenceretiring Definition very shy I'm still that shy, retiring little girl. Synonyms shrinking reticent self-effacing aw-shucks Opposites forward , bold , outgoing , audacious , sociable , gregarious , brassy Additional synonymsDefinition shy or modest a bashful child Synonyms shy, reserved, retiring, nervous, modest, shrinking, blushing, constrained, timid, self-conscious, coy, reticent, self-effacing, aw-shucks (slang, US), diffident, sheepish, mousy, timorous (literary), abashed, shamefaced, easily embarrassed, overmodest Definition affectedly shy and modest a coy smile Synonyms modest, retiring, shy, shrinking, arch, timid, self-effacing, demure, flirtatious, bashful, prudish, aw-shucks, skittish, coquettish, kittenish, overmodest Definition quiet, reserved, and rather shy As a child I was very demure and sweet. Synonyms shy, reserved, modest, retiring, reticent, unassuming, diffident, decorous- retire
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Additional synonymsDefinition lacking self-confidence The new employee was diffident and reserved in meetings. Synonyms shy, reserved, withdrawn, reluctant, modest, shrinking, doubtful, backward, unsure, insecure, constrained, timid, self-conscious, hesitant, meek, unassuming, unobtrusive, self-effacing, sheepish, aw-shucks, bashful, timorous (literary), unassertiveDefinition conscious of one's failings Ashok was a humble, courteous and gentle man. Synonyms modest, meek, unassuming, unpretentious, submissive, self-effacing, unostentatious Definition quiet, and ready to do what other people say He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow. Synonyms submissive, soft, yielding, gentle, peaceful, modest, mild, patient, humble, timid, long-suffering, compliant, unassuming, unpretentious, docile, deferential, forbearing, acquiescentDefinition shy or easily embarrassed He's modest, as well as being a great player. Synonyms unpretentious, simple, reserved, retiring, quiet, shy, humble, discreet, blushing, self-conscious, coy, meek, reticent, unassuming, self-effacing, demure, diffident, bashful, aw-shucks Definition modest or reserved He's a nice quiet man. Synonyms reserved, retiring, shy, collected, gentle, mild, composed, serene, sedate, meek, placid, docile, unflappable (informal), phlegmatic, peaceable, imperturbable, equable, even-tempered, unexcitable She had become increasingly ill and reclusive. Synonyms solitary, retiring, withdrawn, isolated, secluded, cloistered, monastic, recluse, ascetic, sequestered, hermit-like, hermitic, eremitic Definition not showing one's feelings He was unemotional and reserved. Synonyms uncommunicative, cold, cool, retiring, formal, silent, modest, shy, cautious, restrained, secretive, aloof, reticent, prim, demure, taciturn, unresponsive, unapproachable, unsociable, undemonstrative, standoffish, close-mouthed, unforthcoming Definition indicating shyness or fear A timid child, she had learnt obedience at an early age. Synonyms nervous, shy, retiring, modest, shrinking, fearful, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, timorous (literary), pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraidDefinition lacking courage or self-confidence He is a reclusive, timorous creature. Synonyms timid, nervous, shy, retiring, frightened, shrinking, fearful, trembling, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraidcompletely out of character to her normal unassertive self Synonyms meek, timid, unassuming, retiring, backward, self-effacing, diffident, bashful, mousy, timorous (literary), aw-shucks Additional synonymsDefinition modest or unpretentious She has a gentle, unassuming manner. Synonyms modest, quiet, humble, meek, simple, reserved, retiring, unpretentious, unobtrusive, self-effacing, diffident, unassertive, unostentatious |