What is the difference between Moral and Morale?

b2-upper-intermediate

Moral

adjective/noun

Definition

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.

Examples

It was a difficult [moral] decision to make.

The [moral] of the story is to be kind.

Morale

noun

Definition

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

Examples

After the win, the team's [morale] was high.

Low pay can damage employee [morale].

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The ___ of the story is to always be kind to others.

moral morale

Question 2: After winning the championship, the team's ___ was very high.

moral morale

Question 3: He faced a difficult ___ dilemma about whether to report his friend.

moral morale

Question 4: Low pay and poor working conditions can lower employee ___.

moral morale

Question 5: Which word refers to the confidence and enthusiasm of a group?

moral morale

Question 6: It's important to have a strong ___ compass to guide your decisions.

moral morale

Question 7: The surprise bonus was a great way to boost ___ around the office.

moral morale

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

The general tried to raise the morale of his troops. The fable teaches a valuable morale. He has very high morale standards. The company's moral was low after the layoffs.

Question 9: Which word relates to principles of right and wrong?

moral morale

Question 10: He felt a ___ obligation to help those in need.

moral morale

Quiz Answers

Q1: moral

Q2: morale

Q3: moral

Q4: morale

Q5: morale

Q6: moral

Q7: morale

Q8: The general tried to raise the morale of his troops.

Q9: moral

Q10: moral

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