morale

American  

[muh-ral] / məˈræl /

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.

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morale British  

/ mɒˈrɑːl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of morale

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

Example Sentences

A big challenge for companies wanting to restructure is how to minimize disruption and maintain the morale of employees sticking around.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says he chose the latter route because repeated rounds of cuts are destructive to morale, to focus, and to the trust customers and shareholders place in our ability to lead.

From Barron's

“Repeated rounds of cuts are destructive to morale, to focus, and to the trust that customers and shareholders place in our ability to lead,” he told workers.

From Los Angeles Times

Or the review may just sound generic, which could harm the employee’s morale and relationship with the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the team to beat, with high morale and ambition to defend its title.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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