Dubious
Dubious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Simple
Simple adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Usage example: that's the simple truth
Both words in one sentence
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For the Evulz: While nobody has motivations that are this simple, most characters indulge in villainy for their amusement from time to time, or have way too much fun doing their morally dubious job.
- Many books later, Carrot is one of the few characters who has never been a viewpoint character, with hints of Hidden Depths and Obfuscating Stupidity, making it very dubious that he's the simple soul that he seems to be.
Source: Vanilla Protagonist
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