Meaning & use

morale

noun·Academic

The overall level of confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline shared by a group at a given time.

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Team morale improved once the manager started recognizing everyone's hard work.

Losing three games in a row hurt the squad's morale going into the finals.

A note on using this word

Morale is uncountable and refers to a group's collective mood, not an individual's; do not confuse it with 'moral', meaning concerned with right and wrong.

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