Main Entry:

mo·rale

Pronunciation:

\mə-ˈral\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

in sense 1, from French, from feminine of moral, adjective; in other senses, modification of French moral morale, from moral, adjective

Date:

1752

1: moral principles, teachings, or conduct2 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 b: a sense of common purpose with respect to a group : esprit de corps3: the level of individual psychological well-being based on such factors as a sense of purpose and confidence in the future