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retiring, adj.
more info reluctant to draw attention to yourself
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reticent retiring self-effacing
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more info of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
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past preceding retiring

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"a retiring member of the board"
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more info not arrogant or presuming
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retiring unassuming

sample sentences

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