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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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
People flooded theaters to see the 1940 adaptation, which was produced during World War II as part of an effort to boost morale, said Deborah Cartmell, a professor of English at De Montfort University and an adaptations studies expert.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Here are 5 ways employers can actually help Want to boost employee morale and productivity?
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2025
The usual sales pitch for working from home has been that the job can get done just as effectively outside the office, boosting morale and allowing employees to manage other commitments while meeting and even exceeding their professional responsibilities.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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