Re: What is "found wanting" here?
- From: Spehro Pefhany <speffSNIP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:25:14 -0500
On 22 Apr 2007 19:01:59 -0700, the renowned gloria
<gloria0402@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear all,
As always, you are always reliable providing so useful tips on English
usage. Now another question popped up, and would you please help me
with this one? The context is as below:
... Social phobia --- People with social phobia fear social situations
where they may be humiliated, embarrassed or judged by others. Even at
a gathering of many people, the social phobic expects to be single
out, scrutinized, and found wanting. Thus, the person with a social
phobia feels compelled to avoid social situations with such
apprehension. ....
What I couldn't get is "found wanting" here. How do you explain the
phrase in simple English? Thanks in advance. Take care,
gloria
If you are "wanting" you fail to meet standards or expectations in
some way.
If you are evaluated by someone and "found wanting", they have looked
at you and decided that you are not good enough.
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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