find (something) wanting

To discover or determine that someone or something is deficient in certain or overall requirements, expectations, or standards. The report found the government's stimulus plan wanting in several key areas. Though impressed by his application letter, the firm found his C.V. wanting. Mary was found wanting in basic social etiquette by her peers.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Chifundo	chee-FUWN-do	Southern African, Chewa
Oleg	ah-LYEK	Russian
NÓIrÍN	-	Irish
Cronus	KRO-nəs (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Jesus	['dʒi:zəz]
Alvy	['ælvi]