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Morale

/məˈɹɑːl/ · noun

Meaning

The mental and emotional state of a person or group, especially their level of confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty with regard to a function or task..

Example Sentences

After the layoffs, morale was at an all time low; the staff were so dispirited nothing was getting done.
Morale is an important quality in soldiers. With good morale they'll charge into a hail of bullets; without it they won't even cross a street.
A morale-boosting exercise
Proponents of the race — notably Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mary Wittenberg, director of the marathon — said the event would provide a needed morale boost, as well as an economic one.

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What does morale mean?

Morale means The mental and emotional state of a person or group, especially their level of confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty with regard to a function or task..

What is a synonym for morale?

Common synonyms include esprit de corps, team spirit.

What is the opposite of morale?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use morale in a sentence?

After the layoffs, morale was at an all time low; the staff were so dispirited nothing was getting done.

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