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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This shift not only improves operational efficiency but also boosts morale.
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Gaurav Sharda, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Volz and Dillen’s personnel moves come at a precarious time for NOAA, when staff cuts and the proposal for steep budget reductions have lowered morale and led to questions about agency readiness for predicting and responding to extreme weather events.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
During President Donald Trump's first term when two USDA research offices moved to Kansas City, the majority of employees refused to relocate while overall morale at the agency sank, Politico reported in 2019.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Staying vague helps preserve morale and manage optics during the transition behind the scenes.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 20 July 2025
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Gaurav Sharda, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Volz and Dillen’s personnel moves come at a precarious time for NOAA, when staff cuts and the proposal for steep budget reductions have lowered morale and led to questions about agency readiness for predicting and responding to extreme weather events.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
During President Donald Trump's first term when two USDA research offices moved to Kansas City, the majority of employees refused to relocate while overall morale at the agency sank, Politico reported in 2019.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Staying vague helps preserve morale and manage optics during the transition behind the scenes.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for morale
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“Morale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morale. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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