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morale

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //mɝˈæɫ// UK //məɹˈæl// morale

n. the amount of confidence and enthusiasm a group of people feels. When people have high morale, they feel positive and work well together.

n. the mental and emotional state of enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty of an individual or a group with regard to a shared task or goal.


SIMPLE

The team's morale is high after their big win.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager organized a lunch to boost morale after the staff had worked several long weekends in a row.

COMPLEX

Sustaining high morale during a prolonged corporate restructuring requires transparent communication and a clear sense of purpose from the executive leadership team.

Origin

Borrowed from French morale.

Usage

Typically used with adjectives like 'high', 'low', 'boost', or 'sink'.

Pitfall

The story has a good morale.The story has a good moral.Learners often confuse 'morale' (group spirit) with 'moral' (a lesson about right and wrong).

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