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retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
having withdrawn from active life
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elderly resigned
STRONG
superannuated
WEAK
emerita emeritus in retirement
Antonyms
WEAK
active employed working
ADJECTIVE
having been withdrawn
Synonyms
STRONG
detached isolated removed retreated secluded separated sequestered withdrawn
WEAK
apart distant
Antonyms
STRONG
attached connected mingling public sociable united
WEAK
active employed working
ADJECTIVE
done working
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discharged retiring
STRONG
cloistered humble immured secluded sequestered shy superannuated withdrawn
WEAK
cidevant emeritus inactive otiose unfrequented
Antonyms
STRONG
extroverted open sociable
WEAK
active employed working

Example Sentences

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William Widen, a retired lawyer who was an early mentor to Barshay at Cravath, said he was a quick study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Ford retired in 2010, and he died in 2013, two years after Cynthia’s case was assigned to the cold-case archives.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Many believe he should have retired years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Scott and Dianne Parker, a retired couple from South Pasadena, attended the Bruins’ first two games at Pauley Pavillion this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 1571 Montaigne retired from his professional life as a judge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.