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Stubborn vs Paranoid - What's the difference?

stubborn | paranoid |

As adjectives the difference between stubborn and paranoid

is that stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting while paranoid is of, related to, or suffering from paranoia.

As a noun paranoid is

someone suffering from paranoia.

stubborn

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
  • 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.

    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * stubbornly * stubbornness

    paranoid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, related to, or suffering from paranoia
  • Exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
  • Maybe I'm paranoid , but that doesn't mean that they are not out to get me.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone suffering from paranoia