found wanting
- lackingBeing without something
- deficientHaving too little
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
- insufficientBelow required quantity
- failingFlaw in one's nature
shortfall · measured · judged · weighed · scales · balance · unworthy · flawed · disappointing · subpar · defective · scrutinized · evaluated · tested · condemned · rejected · unsatisfactory · below
adequacy/sufficiency
found wantingpassed muster
Met acceptable standards
made the grade · up to snuff · up to par · fit for purpose · came through
merit/worthiness
found wantingvindicated
Cleared of accusation
exonerated · approved · commended · praised · acclaimed