morale
noun
mo·rale mə-ˈral 
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.
Example Sentences
The team is playing well and their morale is high. The President's speech boosted the morale of the troops.
Recent Examples on the Web The Ukrainian military has said that the campaign is a complex effort that features assaults on Russian positions, attacks on Russian forces behind enemy lines aided by Ukrainian partisans, and efforts to undermine the morale of Russian soldiers. 
Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Schultz is in the middle of remaking store layouts, upgrading equipment and bolstering the morale of employees, many of whom came out of the coronavirus pandemic feeling underappreciated. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Through her support of the 11th MEU Adoption Committee, Hughes helped drive public awareness and community involvement in boosting the morale of personnel of the 11th MEU. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 People with ego issues are often difficult to work with and can quickly destroy team morale. Dustin Lemick, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Seattle hopes the addition of Tucker will also have a positive effect on team morale down the stretch. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 The changes have taken a toll on the morale of state and local government workers. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 25 July 2022 Experiences like Woodall-Vogg’s have had a devastating impact on the morale of Wisconsin’s clerks. Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Russian forces, meanwhile, pounded other sites in a relentless push to wrest territory from Ukraine and soften the morale of its leaders, civilians and troops as the war nears the five-month mark. Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 See More
Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Schultz is in the middle of remaking store layouts, upgrading equipment and bolstering the morale of employees, many of whom came out of the coronavirus pandemic feeling underappreciated. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Through her support of the 11th MEU Adoption Committee, Hughes helped drive public awareness and community involvement in boosting the morale of personnel of the 11th MEU. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 People with ego issues are often difficult to work with and can quickly destroy team morale. Dustin Lemick, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Seattle hopes the addition of Tucker will also have a positive effect on team morale down the stretch. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 The changes have taken a toll on the morale of state and local government workers. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 25 July 2022 Experiences like Woodall-Vogg’s have had a devastating impact on the morale of Wisconsin’s clerks. Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Russian forces, meanwhile, pounded other sites in a relentless push to wrest territory from Ukraine and soften the morale of its leaders, civilians and troops as the war nears the five-month mark. Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
in sense 1, from French, from feminine of moral, adjective; in other senses, modification of French moral morale, from moral, adjective
First Known Use
1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
morale
noun
mo·rale mə-ˈral
: the condition of the mind or feelings (as in relation to enthusiasm, spirit, or hope) of an individual or group
The team's morale is low.