can't seem
verb1
No past participle, No present participle Seem to be unable; seem not to be able.
- I can't seem to lift the box alone. Would you give me a hand, please?
2
No past participle, No present participle Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can't, seem.
- You can't seem bored when you're at a job interview. If you are bored, hide it!