The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group, especially in difficult situations. It refers to the mental and emotional condition affecting performance.
From French 'moral' (moral), from Latin 'moralis' (relating to customs). Originally meant moral principles, but by the 18th century shifted to describe mental state and group spirit in military contexts.
Morale evolved from describing moral fiber to describing fighting spirit—military leaders discovered that soldiers' belief systems directly affected their willingness to fight, making morale a tactical consideration as important as weapons or supplies!
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