The difference between Close-minded and Stubborn

When used as adjectives, close-minded means unreceptive to new ideas or information, whereas stubborn means refusing to move or to change one's opinion.

Stubborn is also noun with the meaning: stubbornness.

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

  1. Close-minded as an adjective:

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

  1. Stubborn as an adjective:

    Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

    Examples:

    "He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?"

    "Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly."

  2. Stubborn as an adjective:

    Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.

  1. Stubborn as a noun (informal):

    Stubbornness.

  2. Stubborn as a noun:

    A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by .

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