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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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Indeed, much academic research has shown that restaurant workers who serve customers report more emotional labor and stress and worse morale and well-being than those who don’t.
—Vivek Astvansh, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland Browns were hoping to pull off a huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 to get their season back on track and boost the morale of the team.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
After the game, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters the team needs to lean on leadership, but has been struggling with morale due to some players showing up late to meetings — or not showing up at all.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 21 Oct. 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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