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Definition of morale

morale

/məˈræl/
mo · rale
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• noun

1

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

Example

"The coach organized a team-building retreat to boost morale before the championship finals."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'morale' (pronounced muh-RAL), a noun referring to the confidence and enthusiasm of a group, with 'moral' (pronounced MOR-uhl), which relates to principles of right and wrong conduct or the lesson of a story.

• Rhymes for morale

• Nearby Words

moraea
moraine
moral
morale
moralist
moralistic
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'moral' (used as a noun meaning 'moral or mental state'), which was respelled in English as 'morale' to preserve the final stressed syllable and distinguish it from the adjective 'moral', ultimately from Latin 'moralis' ('relating to manners or character').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morale
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