morale

/ˈmɒrəl/; /-leɪ/;

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being cheerful and confident; a feeling of enthusiasm and dedication.

“The team’s morale soared after winning the championship game.”

2. noun

the state of being in good or bad spirits; the state of being cheerful or depressed.

“The long working hours had a negative impact on the team’s morale.”

3. noun

the state of being in good or bad spirits; a feeling of enthusiasm or lack of it.

“The manager tried to boost the employees’ morale with a company outing.”

4. verb

to improve or maintain a person’s morale; to boost someone’s spirits.

“The company morale officers organized a team-building event to boost employee morale.”

Synonyms

  • cheerfulness
  • confidence
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • depression
  • despair
  • despondency