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retiring
adjective
Reluctant to draw attention to yourself
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ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ
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adjective
Reluctant to draw attention to yourself
adjective
Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
“A retiring member of the board”
adjective
Not arrogant or presuming
“Unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work”
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A retiring member of the board
Unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
A shy retiring girl
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