1
: moral principles, teachings, or conduct
2
a
: the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty) of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand
The team's morale is high.
b
: a sense of common purpose with respect to a group : esprit de corps
The ship's morale improved after two days of shore leave.
3
: the level of individual psychological well-being based on such factors as a sense of purpose and confidence in the future
The failure of his play did not affect his morale.
Examples of morale in a Sentence
The team is playing well and their morale is high.
The President's speech boosted the morale of the troops.
Recent Examples on the Web
The package includes air defense capabilities, artillery rounds, armored vehicles and other weapons to shore up Ukrainian forces who have seen morale sink as Russian President Vladimir Putin has racked up win after win.
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Offering suggestions and taking the initiative to present and promote your thoughts will boost your morale and give you the momentum to push your agenda.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Avanti hopes the deal will safeguard it against delays that have plagued the trainline, and do something to boost staff morale levels that have sat in the gutter for years.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
That food includes ice cream, Hemmer was told, a longtime tradition aboard Navy submarines that leaders believe helps improve morale amid the months of isolation and cramped quarters.
—Michael Lee, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Changing your living space will boost your morale and motivate you to take more leisure time.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Employee relations: Employers must assess their risk tolerance regarding unlawful activities in the workplace and consider the potential impact on employee morale and productivity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Staff and ambulance shortages under Falck had been blamed for low staff morale and fatigue among paramedics and emergency medical technicians, which can compromise quality of care.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Doing his bit to strike a morale boosting note, Yermak said those who doubted Ukraine could still win the war should come and visit his country.
—Andrew Carey, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Offering suggestions and taking the initiative to present and promote your thoughts will boost your morale and give you the momentum to push your agenda.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Avanti hopes the deal will safeguard it against delays that have plagued the trainline, and do something to boost staff morale levels that have sat in the gutter for years.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
That food includes ice cream, Hemmer was told, a longtime tradition aboard Navy submarines that leaders believe helps improve morale amid the months of isolation and cramped quarters.
—Michael Lee, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Changing your living space will boost your morale and motivate you to take more leisure time.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Employee relations: Employers must assess their risk tolerance regarding unlawful activities in the workplace and consider the potential impact on employee morale and productivity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Staff and ambulance shortages under Falck had been blamed for low staff morale and fatigue among paramedics and emergency medical technicians, which can compromise quality of care.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Doing his bit to strike a morale boosting note, Yermak said those who doubted Ukraine could still win the war should come and visit his country.
—Andrew Carey, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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morale
noun
mo·rale
mə-ˈral 
: the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, spirit, or loyalty) of an individual or a group with regard to a task or goal to be accomplished
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