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unretired

/ˌʌn.rɪˈtaɪ.ərd/
un · re · tired
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unretired Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

3

Not yet paid off, redeemed, or withdrawn from circulation (especially of a debt, bond, or financial obligation).

Example

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

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• Rhymes for unretired

• Nearby Words

unrestrainedly
unrestricted
unretire
unretired
unretouched
unreturnable
unreturned

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unretired. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unretired
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