morale

[məˈrɑːl]

morale Definition

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

Using morale: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "morale" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team's morale was boosted by their recent victory.

  • Example

    The company's low morale led to decreased productivity.

  • Example

    The coach's speech before the game helped improve the players' morale.

morale Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for morale

Antonyms for morale

Idioms Using morale

  • something that increases confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline in a person or group

    Example

    The coach's pep talk was a morale booster for the team.

  • something that decreases confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline in a person or group

    Example

    The company's layoffs were a morale buster for the remaining employees.

  • the lesson or message conveyed by a story or event

    Example

    The morale of the story is that honesty is always the best policy.

Phrases with morale

  • a state of confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline that is above average

    Example

    The team's high morale led to a string of victories.

  • a state of low confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline that is below average

    Example

    The company's low morale led to high employee turnover.

  • boost morale

    to increase confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline in a person or group

    Example

    The manager organized a team-building activity to boost morale among the employees.

Origins of morale

from French 'moral', meaning 'spirit'

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Summary: morale in Brief

The term 'morale' [məˈrɑːl] refers to the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. It can be high or low, and can be boosted or busted by various factors. Examples include 'The team's morale was boosted by their recent victory.' and 'The company's low morale led to decreased productivity.' Idioms like 'morale booster' and 'morale buster' describe things that affect morale, while 'morale of the story' refers to the lesson or message conveyed by a story or event.

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