The difference between Close-minded and Intolerant

When used as adjectives, close-minded means unreceptive to new ideas or information, whereas intolerant means unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.

Intolerant is also noun with the meaning: one who is intolerant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Close-minded and Intolerant

  1. Close-minded as an adjective:

    unreceptive to new ideas or information; not open to any agreement.

  1. Intolerant as an adjective:

    Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.

    Examples:

    "I am lactose-intolerant, so I can't drink milk."

  2. Intolerant as an adjective:

    Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.

  1. Intolerant as a noun:

    One who is intolerant; a bigot.

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