retiring

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-tir-ing (3)

English Definition

Leaving one's job and ceasing to work, or shy and fond of being alone.

Example Sentence

He is a retiring teacher.

US IPA /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

UK IPA /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

withdrawing shy reserved departing outgoing

bold sociable working entering