Definition

A lack of trust or belief in someone or something, often used in a political context to describe a situation where a leader or government is not trusted by its members.

Example

The party faced a vote of nonconfidence after the scandal.

Conversation

I heard there's been a lot of nonconfidence in the leadership lately.

Yeah, it's causing quite a stir among the team.

It's tough when people feel that nonconfidence affects the whole group's morale.

Absolutely, we need to find a way to boost everyone's spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonconfidence → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "confidence" (from Latin "confidentia", meaning trust or reliance). The word "nonconfidence" means a lack of trust or reliance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') having 'trust' ('confidence') — that's why nonconfidence means a lack of trust.

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