| ADJECTIVE | all | retiring, unassuming | not arrogant or presuming |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | retiring, past, preceding | of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | |
| all | retiring, reticent, self-effacing | reluctant to draw attention to yourself |
| Sounds | rihtay'rihng; riytay'erihng; riytay'rihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | not arrogant or presuming. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a shy retiring girl" | |
| Synonym | unassuming | |
| Broader | modest | marked by simplicity |
| Spanish | modesto | |
| Catalan | modest | |
| Meaning | Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a retiring member of the board" | |
| Synonyms | past, preceding | |
| Broader | outgoing | Leaving a place or a position |
| Spanish | saliente | |
| Meaning | reluctant to draw attention to yourself. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | reticent, self-effacing | |
| Broader | unassertive | Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence |
| Spanish | humilde, modesto | |
| Catalan | humil, modest | |
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