WAEC - English Language (2021 - No. 36)
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
defamed
dishevelled
depressed
disturbed
Maelezo
Disheartened means discouraged, feeling a loss of hope or confidence. Depressed is the closest in meaning, as it also refers to a state of sadness or low spirits.