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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.
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

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When commuting costs are high, employers have to consider morale and productivity, he said.

From MarketWatch

The move had an “overwhelming deflating effect on morale,” he said.

From Salon

The company’s recent CEO transition hasn’t helped investor morale either, he noted.

From MarketWatch

Regardless of the mental challenges Riley applied, the Trojans’ morale remains positive as players compete for spots in the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

German business morale fell in March as the war in the Middle East puts hopes of a recovery in Europe's struggling top economy "on ice", a key survey showed Wednesday.

From Barron's

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