wrong reason

Antonyms

probable cause

Examples

The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason. T. S. Eliot

Sometimes the right thing gets done for the wrong reason and sometimes, unfortunately, the wrong thing gets done for the right reason. James Carville

Guessing right for the wrong reason does not merit scientific immortality. Stephen Jay Gould

Human beings do things for a reason, even if sometimes it's the wrong reason. Tom Hanks

If you have ever said, "I didn't get anything out of worship today," you worshiped for the wrong reason. Worship isn't for you. It's for God. Rick Warren

Meaning: Blaming the wrong reason. Looking for a scapegoat. Indonesian Proverb

Words in the phrase

wrong reason

Close letter words and terms

wrong number wrong on so many levels wrong person wrong rhythm wrong rook pawn wrong side