Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

FEROCIOUS

gentle

The most appropriate antonym of the word ferocious is gentle.

• Ferocious means "savage or violent in temper or behavior."
• Gentle means "kind, mild, or tender."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of ferocious.

• Ruthless means "having or showing no pity or compassion."
• Fearless means "not showing or feeling fear."
• Brutal means "savagely violent or cruel."