Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
When the editor refused to publish my first article, I was totally disheartened.

displeased

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discouraged

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dissatisfied

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disturbed

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Solution

The correct option is A discouraged
Italicized word ‘Disheartened’ means having lost determination. So, the best fit as the meaning of this word is Option B, 'discouraged'. Option A ‘Displeased’ means showing displeasure over work. Option C ‘dissatisfied’ means not being happy with something. Option D ‘disturbed’ means feeling disconnected or not behaving normally. Thus, the best fit for the answer is 'discouraged', Option B.

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