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Antonyms for morale

Grammar : Noun
Spell : muh-ral
Phonetic Transcription : məˈræl

Definition of morale

Origin :
  • 1752, "moral principles or practice," from French morale "morality, good conduct," from fem. of Old French moral "moral" (see moral (adj.)). Meaning "confidence" (especially in a military context) first recorded 1831, from confusion with French moral (French distinguishes le moral "temperament" and la morale "morality").
  • noun confidence, self-esteem
Example sentences :
  • Thirdly, we were to emphasise to the men that Turkish morale was on the wane.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • In this battle there was as great a change in morale as in the battle of the Ourcq.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • In seventy-two hours he has wrecked the morale of Manhattan.
  • Extract from : « The Mind Master » by Arthur J. Burks
  • The men take pride in keeping up the morale of the regiment.
  • Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier
  • This retirement on the Somme is clever, though it may tell on the morale of his men.
  • Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.
  • It's thinking that disintegrates your morale; you should never try to think.
  • Extract from : « The Affair of the Brains » by Anthony Gilmore
  • The morale of a Viceregal visit is pretty much in the same category.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • In the winter of 1918 the morale of the Allies was at its lowest ebb.
  • Extract from : « Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements » by Frank B. Lord and James William Bryan
  • But the morale of the army, its efficiency and spirit, may be freely praised and imparted?
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • "Morale effect," said the major-general, through stiff lips.
  • Extract from : « Morale » by Murray Leinster

Synonyms for morale

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