nonconfidence

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noun

Absence of confidence (especially politically, as in a vote of no confidence).

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Meanings

nounnonconfidence (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAbsence of confidence (especially politically, as in a vote of no confidence).

    These were identified by observers as important signs and signals of confidence or nonconfidence.

    1990, Advances in motor development research
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    A motion of nonconfidence submitted against the prime minister shall be considered as a motion of nonconfidence against the government.

    1995, Béla K Király, András Bozóki, Lawful revolution in Hungary, 1989-94

Origin

From non- + confidence.

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APA

nonconfidence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonconfidence

MLA

“nonconfidence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonconfidence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonconfidence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonconfidence.

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