retiring
минулий
прошлый, прошедший, ушедший
vergangen
Introverted, liking privacy and seclusionIntroverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesIntroverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.
More definitions
- not arrogant or presuming
- reluctant to draw attention to yourself
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- not arrogant or presuming:unassuming
- reluctant to draw attention to yourself:reticentself-effacing
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office:pastpreceding
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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