morale
[ muh-ral ]
/ məˈræl /
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noun
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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Origin of morale
First recorded in 1745–55; from French, noun use of feminine of moral “custom”; see origin at moral
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH morale
moral, moraleWords nearby morale
moraea, Moraga, moraine, moral, moral compass, morale, moral hazard, moralism, moralist, morality, morality play
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British Dictionary definitions for morale
morale
/ (mɒˈrɑːl) /
noun
the degree of mental or moral confidence of a person or group; spirit of optimism
Word Origin for morale
C18: morals, from French, n. use of moral (adj)
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