Antonym of DESPONDENCY

humility
pleasure
cheerfulness
excitement

The correct answer is: C. cheerfulness

Desp is a prefix that means “down” or “bad.” So, despondency means “a state of deep sadness or discouragement.”

Humility is the quality of being modest and unassuming.

Pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Cheerfulness is a feeling of happiness or optimism.

Excitement is a feeling of great enthusiasm or eagerness.

Of these, cheerfulness is the most opposite to despondency.