1
: moral principles, teachings, or conduct
2
a
: the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty) of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand
The team's morale is high.
b
: a sense of common purpose with respect to a group : esprit de corps
The ship's morale improved after two days of shore leave.
3
: the level of individual psychological well-being based on such factors as a sense of purpose and confidence in the future
The failure of his play did not affect his morale.
Examples of morale in a Sentence
The team is playing well and their morale is high.
The President's speech boosted the morale of the troops.
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Embracing and respecting cultural differences builds stronger connections and boosts morale.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Christy expressed concern for the morale in the sheriff's department.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Even more concerning, nearly 40% say election tensions have affected productivity and morale.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Christy expressed concern for the morale in the sheriff's department.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Even more concerning, nearly 40% say election tensions have affected productivity and morale.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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morale
noun
mo·rale
mə-ˈral 
: the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, spirit, or loyalty) of an individual or a group with regard to a task or goal to be accomplished
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