zurückgezogenes

Zurückgezogenes is the neuter singular attributive form of the German adjective zurückgezogen, meaning withdrawn, retiring, or secluded. The core sense derives from the verb zurückziehen (to withdraw) and is used to describe people, behavior, or things that are socially or physically set apart from others.

In grammar, zurückgezogen functions as a participial adjective. The form zurückgezogenes appears when the modified neuter noun is indefinite or has no determiner. Examples include ein zurückgezogenes Leben (a withdrawn life) or ein zurückgezogenes Verhalten (a withdrawn/reticent behavior). After a definite article or a der-/die-/das- determiner, the endings change, e.g., das zurückgezogene Leben or ein zurückgezogener Mann.

Common usage refers to temperament or lifestyle: a person who is shy, quiet, and largely keeps to themselves, or a life spent in seclusion. It can also describe objects or mannerisms that convey restraint or reserve, depending on context.

Synonyms include scheu, introvertiert, zurückhaltend, still. Antonyms are offen, gesellig, extrovertiert. The term is typically neutral to lightly positive, conveying tranquility or privacy, but it can carry negative connotations if social withdrawal is viewed as excessive.

Examples:

- Er führt ein zurückgezogenes Leben.

- Sie zeigt ein zurückgezogenes Auftreten.

In English, zurückgezogenes translates as withdrawn, retiring, or secluded, depending on context.