MORALE

morale

(noun) a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

morale (countable and uncountable, plural morales)

The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

Synonyms

• esprit de corps

Anagrams

• Lamore, Melora, Merola

Source: Wiktionary


Mo`rale", n. Etym: [F. See Moral, a.]

Definition: The moral condition, or the condition in other respects, so far as it is affected by, or dependent upon, moral considerations, such as zeal, spirit, hope, and confidence; mental state, as of a body of men, an army, and the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

6 May 2025

HEEDLESS

(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”


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