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mo·rale
\məˈral, mȯˈ-, mōˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: in sense 1, from French, from feminine of moral, adjective, in other senses, modification (influenced by English morale, sense 1) of French moral morale, moral nature, from moral, adjective — more at moral
1. : moral principles, teachings, or conduct : morality
< conversations which American law and morale consider privileged — A.F.Westin >
< a morale of fair-mindedness, intellectual integrity — John Dewey >
2.
a. : a confident, resolute, willing, often self-sacrificing and courageous attitude of an individual to the function or tasks demanded or expected of him by a group of which he is a part that is based upon such factors as pride in the achievements and aims of the group, faith in its leadership and ultimate success, a sense of fruitful personal participation in its work, and a devotion and loyalty to the other members of the group
< high morale and personal pride are at least barely possible in large firms — Peter Wiles >
< whatever happened, morale meant to them resistance, and capitulation was a proof that they had lost their nerve — Ruth Benedict >
b. : a sense of common purpose or a degree of dedication to a common task regarded as characteristic of or dominant in a particular group or organization : esprit de corps
< the morale of the ship improved after two days of shore leave >
< the morale of the faculty was high >
< the morale of the reform group suffered a severe blow when their candidate was defeated >
3. : a state of individual psychological well-being and buoyancy based upon such factors as physical or mental health, a sense of purpose and usefulness, and confidence in the future
< a long period of unemployment had weakened his morale >
< the failure of his play did not affect his morale > |