Definitions for retiring
rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋre·tir·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. retiring, unassuming(adj)

   not arrogant or presuming

   "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"

2. past(a), preceding(a), retiring(a)(adj)

   of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

   "a retiring member of the board"

3. reticent, self-effacing, retiring(adj)

   reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. retiring(Adjective)

   Shy, introverted, liking privacy.

   I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.

2. retiring(Adjective)

   About to retire.

   Today is the party for our retiring co-workers.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Retiring

   of Retire

2. Retiring(adj)

   reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners

3. Retiring(adj)

   of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement

How to pronounce retiring?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say retiring in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of retiring in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of retiring in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of retiring in a Sentence

1. David Goldfein:

   When we made the decision on retiring the A-10, we made those decisions prior to ISIL, we were not in Iraq, we were coming out of Afghanistan to a large extent, we didn't have a resurgent Russia.

2. Harriet Martineau:

   Fidelity to conscience is inconsistent with retiring modesty. If it be so, let the modesty succumb. It can be only a false modesty which can be thus endangered.

3. Manu Ginobili:

   Its just a mouse with wings, when you cant dunk anymore, you have to find a way to make it into the news. So thats what I did. I grabbed a bat. I didnt think it was a big deal. Im going to be retiring soon if anybody has a pest problem.

4. Hurley Haywood:

   I’m glad he’s retiring — now I don’t have to worry about him getting a sixth win.

5. Robert Redford:

   I think it was a mistake to say that I was retiring because you never know.

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