retiring

Shy and reserved; modest.

Departing; retreating; going out of sight or notice.

Fond of retirement; disposed to seclusion; shrinking from society or publicity; reserved.

Unobtrusive; modest; quiet; subdued: as, a person of retiring manners.

Granted to or suitable for one who retires, as from public employment or service.

Synonyms and Coy, bashful, diffident, shy.

Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive

Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.

a board of officers who consider and report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for active service.

a pension granted to a public officer on his retirement from office or service.