morale

Group emotional state

Morale is the spirit, confidence, or enthusiasm of a person or group, especially regarding challenges ahead.

Military commanders worry about troop morale.

Workplace morale affects productivity.

The team's morale was low after three straight losses.

High morale suggests optimism and willingness to persevere; low morale suggests discouragement or defeat.

teamwork

camaraderie

Goodwill among companions

cohesion · fellowship · togetherness · bonding · teamwork · comradeship · brotherhood · sisterhood · kinship · rapport

motivation

drive

Operate a vehicle

energy · initiative · willpower · determination · purpose · inspiration · fighting spirit · momentum · dedication · commitment

confidence

self-esteem

One's sense of worth

resolve · fortitude · resilience · determination · steadfastness · courage · poise · grit · backbone · self-belief

optimism

hope

Desire for good outcomes

encouragement · uplift · confidence · faith · hopefulness · good spirits · sanguinity · positive attitude · expectation · promise

sentiment

mood

Prevailing emotional condition

outlook · mindset · emotional state · feelings · heart · temperament · frame of mind · mental state · atmosphere · tone

Categories
Opposites
collective spirit/confidence

moraledespair

Total absence of hope

demoralization · hopelessness · despondency · low spirits · discouragement

sense of purpose

moralepurposelessness

State of lacking intention

aimlessness · directionlessness · meaninglessness · nihilism · futility

courage and resolve

moralefear

Emotional response to threat

cowardice · timidity · demoralization · panic · dread

Phrases
Family

moral, immoral, morality, morally, amoral, immorality, moralizing, demoralize, moralistic

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