Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Precocious

Backward

The most appropriate antonym of the word precocious is backward.

Precocious means showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age. Backward means not as developed or advanced as others. So, the opposite of being precocious would be to be backward.

The other words do not have antonyms that are opposite of precocious. Liberal means open-minded and tolerant, gentle means kind and considerate, and lenient means not strict or severe.