Dubious
Dubious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Secure
Secure adjective - Worthy of one's trust.
Usage example: a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
Both words in one sentence
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They have a very just cause in trying to shut down an identity theft ring, but their tactic (arresting an innocent woman who has resided in the US for decades and threatening her with deportation in order to secure the cooperation of her son and daughter) is quite morally dubious.
Source: Series / The Good Wife
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