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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Food shortages would mean the disappearance of luxuries and the rationing of staples, sapping public morale.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
And the death of deputy Elijah Ming, among other stresses deputies face day-to-day, has impacted staff morale, Soptic said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The goals become less attainable, morale can get low and once that happens, the season might as well be over.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Earlier in the year, there were reports of low morale at the agency as the administration shuttered the United States Agency for International Development (merging and shrinking it within the State Department) and implemented layoffs as a result of a reorganization plan.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
And the death of deputy Elijah Ming, among other stresses deputies face day-to-day, has impacted staff morale, Soptic said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The goals become less attainable, morale can get low and once that happens, the season might as well be over.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Earlier in the year, there were reports of low morale at the agency as the administration shuttered the United States Agency for International Development (merging and shrinking it within the State Department) and implemented layoffs as a result of a reorganization plan.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 29 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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