The difference between Capricious and Rigorous
When used as adjectives, capricious means impulsive and unpredictable, whereas rigorous means showing, causing, or favoring rigour.
check bellow for the other definitions of Capricious and Rigorous
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Capricious as an adjective:
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim
Examples:
"I almost died in a capricious winter storm."
"Stringent rulers are unlikely to act capriciously."
"The Mayor claimed that the action was reasonable, but in reality the action was arbitrary and capricious in nature."
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Rigorous as an adjective:
Showing, causing, or favoring rigour; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
Examples:
"a rigorous officer of justice"
"a rigorous execution of law"
"a rigorous inspection"
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Rigorous as an adjective:
Severe; intense.
Examples:
" a rigorous winter."