nonconfidence

/ˌnɑnˈkɑnfɪdəns/
noun
  1. A lack of trust or belief in someone or something; the opposite of confidence.
    • Her nonconfidence in the safety of the bridge made her take a different route.
    • There was a general nonconfidence among voters about the proposed law.
    • The team's nonconfidence in the new manager led to poor performance.
  2. A formal vote or motion expressing that a person or group no longer has the support of the majority, especially in a political context.
    • After the scandal, the board passed a motion of nonconfidence against the CEO.
    • The opposition called for a vote of nonconfidence in the prime minister.
    • The government survived a nonconfidence vote by a narrow margin.
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