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

1745–55; < French, noun use of feminine of moral moral

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH morale

moral morale (see synonym study at moral)

Words nearby morale

moral rearmament, moral sense, moral support, moral theology, moral turpitude, morale, moralism, moralist, morality, morality play, moralize
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Words related to morale

attitude, resolve, self-confidence, spirit, mood, vigor, heart, outlook, humor, self-possession, drive, mettle, turn, disposition, temperament, temper, assurance, esprit

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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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