单词	retiringness
释义	retiring adjective re·​tir·​ing ri-ˈtī(-ə)r-iŋ  : reserved, shy retiringly ri-ˈtī(-ə)r-iŋ-lē  adverb retiringness noun Synonyms backward bashful coy demure diffident introverted modest recessive self-effacing sheepish shy withdrawn See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a shy, retiring young woman one retiring young girl was sitting alone quietly in a corner during the party Recent Examples on the Web Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action. David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022 So a more retiring co-parent certainly can be, say, the homework explainer and behind-the-scenes calendar keeper while the more outgoing parent takes meetings and makes phone calls – absolutely. Carolyn Hax, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2018 In part, that's because Hemsley is probably the most retiring, publicity-adverse CEO heading an iconic company. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2017 Word History First Known Use 1566, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition retiring adjective re·​tir·​ing ri-ˈtīr-iŋ : shy entry 1 sense 2, reserved retiringness noun as in resignedness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance resignedness mousiness acquiescence timidity bashfulness reservedness deference diffidence timidness sheepishness submission quietness submissiveness shyness passivity compliance timorousness fearfulness faintheartedness reserve wariness cautiousness softness poltroonery feebleness pusillanimity gutlessness humility humbleness dastardliness cowardliness meekness carefulness cravenness spinelessness demureness weakness lowliness modesty down-to-earthness Antonyms & Near Antonyms attitude assertiveness aggressiveness temerity boldness cheek swagger nerve brashness cockiness audaciousness overconfidence forwardness cocksureness cheekiness vanity insolence swash impudence vaingloriousness impertinence brassiness sauciness disdain boastfulness bumptiousness scorn condescension self-partiality self-assumption assumption self-applause arrogance flamboyance ostentation superiority ostentatiousness peremptoriness pride pretence egotism egoism lordliness self-glorification showiness pomposity conceit chest-thumping self-complacency imperiousness haughtiness loftiness self-opinion pretense self-satisfaction self-centeredness superciliousness pompousness hauteur pretension pridefulness self-conceit presumptuousness pretentiousness toploftiness self-importance huffiness See More
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