moral
adjective / noun
concerning right and wrong; the lesson of a story
“The moral of the story is be honest.”
Easily mixed meanings
moral vs morale
Moral is about right and wrong (or the lesson of a story); morale is the confidence or spirit of a group.
Quick test: Morale has an extra e for Esprit (team spirit). Stress falls on the end: mo-RALE.
morale
noun
the confidence and enthusiasm of a group
“Team morale is high after the win.”
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Staff ______ dropped after the layoffs.
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Questions about moral vs morale
What is the difference between moral and morale?
Moral is about right and wrong (or the lesson of a story); morale is the confidence or spirit of a group.
How do I remember moral vs morale?
Morale has an extra e for Esprit (team spirit). Stress falls on the end: mo-RALE.
Are there exceptions?
"Morals" (plural) are a person's principles. "Morale" has no common plural.
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