morale
[ muh-ral ]
/ məˈræl /
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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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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