retiring

adj 1: not blatant or overly aggressive in manner or appearance; "a

retiring disposition" [syn: {unassertive}]

2: moving toward a position farther from the front; "the

receding glaciers of the last ice age"; "retiring fogs

revealed the rocky coastline" [syn: {receding}]

3: not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical

about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl" [syn:

{unassuming}]

4: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or

office; "a retiring member of the board" [syn: {past(a)},

{preceding(a)}, {retiring(a)}]