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

Can be confusedmoral morale (see synonym study at moral)

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That announcement dealt a huge blow to our morale internally and to the case that we made to minority voters externally.
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Itani told me that news of the letter was awful for the morale of the opposition forces.
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“All this boosts the morale of the Afghan Taliban,” says the colonel.
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With the Pentagon concerned about fatigue and morale, a lost piece of valuable property is the last thing these families need.
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At a meeting, a chaplain said “Morale seems to be up… at least for those headed home.”
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A study of morale gave insight into many related factors, including that of morality.
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It produced a morale which could only be overcome by desperate and continuous hard fighting.
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As was usual in all Teutonic drives, endeavors were made by propaganda work to break down the morale of the Italian troops.
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These forces are well trained, well equipped, and high in morale.
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"Morale effect," said the major-general, through stiff lips.
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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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Word Origin and History for morale

morale

1752, "moral principles or practice," from French morale "morality, good conduct," from fem. of Old French moral "moral" (see moral (adj.)). Meaning "confidence" (especially in a military context) first recorded 1831, from confusion with French moral (French distinguishes le moral "temperament" and la morale "morality").

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