The difference between Rigorous and Scrupulous
When used as adjectives, rigorous means showing, causing, or favoring rigour, whereas scrupulous means exactly and carefully conducted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Rigorous and Scrupulous
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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."
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Scrupulous as an adjective:
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Examples:
"He is scrupulous in his finances."
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Scrupulous as an adjective:
Having scruples or compunctions.
Examples:
"He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company."
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Scrupulous as an adjective:
Precise; exact or strict