Retired
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having left one's job and ceased to work, typically upon reaching a certain age, or withdrew to a quiet or private place. It describes the state of no longer being actively employed.
“The retired teacher now spends her days volunteering at the local library and gardening.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
re·tired
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Synonyms
withdrawnpensionedsuperannuatedretreated
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Wordle
RE- prefix with -TIRED; double occurrence of R, E, and I
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; useful for building with common letter patterns
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