morale

[muh-ral]

noun

1. emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc..

   the morale of the troops.

morale

/ mɒˈrɑːl /

noun

1. the degree of mental or moral confidence of a person or group; spirit of optimism

Word History and Origins

Origin of morale¹

First recorded in 1745–55; from French, noun use of feminine of moral “custom”; moral

Word History and Origins

Origin of morale¹

C18: morals, from French, n. use of _moral (adj)

Example Sentences

The jolt of morale handed to the opposition on Oct.

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"I felt protective of the good energy we now had in goalkeeper training and the morale of the wider team," she explained.

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This year has been particularly challenging for national park staff and morale is low, said Mark Rose, a program manager with the National Parks Conservation Assn.

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In the meantime, she said, shunting well-liked leaders will sink morale.

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It can bring down the entire team and affect company morale.

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Related Words

• attitude 
• mood 
• resolve 
• self-confidence 
• spirit