Synonyms for
Retired
Definition
no longer working; having ended a career or job
Synonyms & similar words
pullaway
getup
pullback
strikeout
gotosleep
turnout
sackout
advance
hitthehay
moveback
bed
kipdown
recede
withdraw
putout
gotobed
turnin
hitthesack
adjourn
retire
retreat
drawback
crawlin
unemployed
inactive
idle
resting
quitting
resigned
withdrawing
leaving
departing
quitting
discharged
relinquished
renounced
abandoned
ceased
stopped
concluded
finished
done
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- retired from work
- early retired
- retired life
- retired teacher
- retired couple
- retired person
- fully retired
- recently retired
Word family
Usage note
The word 'retired' primarily refers to someone who has stopped working, usually due to age. It can also be used figuratively for things that are no longer in use or service.
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Example sentences
- My dad retired from his job after working there for 30 years.
- After retiring, my grandma moved to Florida to enjoy the warm weather.
- My teacher will be retiring at the end of the school year.
- Many people feel lost after retiring because they are used to being busy with work.
- Retirement often means having more free time to travel and pursue hobbies.
Quotes
I'm not retired. I'm just tired. - Rodney Dangerfield
Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway. - Unknown
Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials: much to live on and much to live for. - Unknown