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unretired Antonyms

Opposite of unretired

Because the opposite of unretired shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having returned to active employment, professional competition, or public service after a period of retirement.

Usage Example

"The newly retired quarterback signed a one-year contract to lead the team for one final season."

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retired

• adjective (Context 2)

Not having left one's occupation, profession, or active working life; still employed or in service.

Usage Example

"Several retired faculty members volunteered to mentor the incoming graduate students."

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retired
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emeritus
pensioned

• adjective (Context 3)

Not yet paid off, redeemed, or withdrawn from circulation (especially of a debt, bond, or financial obligation).

Usage Example

"The corporation refinanced its retired bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates."

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retired
redeemed
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paid
settled

Similar words to unretired

Words similar to unretired shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

outstanding
unredeemed
unpaid
working
active
unsettled
employed
practicing
See all synonyms of unretired

• Nearby Words

unrestrainedly
unrestricted
unretire
unretired
unretouched
unreturnable
unreturned

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unretired. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unretired
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