Commonly confused words › moral vs. morale

Moral vs. morale

Quick answer

Moral is about right and wrong. Morale is the confidence or spirit of a group.

moral

Concerning right and wrong; also the lesson of a story.

“The moral of the story is to be kind.”

morale

The confidence and enthusiasm of a person or group.

“Team morale is high after the win.”

How to remember

Morale has an extra E for extra Energy.

Test yourself

The pizza party boosted _____.

She faced a difficult _____ choice.