found wanting

Translations
оказаться недостаточным
The new policy was found wanting in several key areas.
Новая политика оказалась недостаточной в нескольких ключевых областях.
Definitions
The phrase 'found wanting' refers to a situation where someone or something is discovered to be lacking in some essential quality or attribute, often implying that they do not meet the required standards or expectations.
Words
found

verb
оказался
wanting

adjective
недостаточным