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.
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None of this boosts employee morale, okay?
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Leaders who are well-liked often enjoy smoother collaboration, stronger team morale and less open resistance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
None of this boosts employee morale, okay?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Demonstrators warned that layoffs, mission shutdowns and the loss of union rights are already sinking morale and threatening safety across NASA centers.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for morale
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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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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