The difference between Capricious and Whimsical

When used as adjectives, capricious means impulsive and unpredictable, whereas whimsical means given to whimsy.

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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."