can't seem

Verb

 * 1) Seem to be unable.
 * I can't seem to lift the box alone. Would you give me a hand, please?
 * You can't seem bored when you're at a job interview. If you are bored, hide it!
 * You can't seem bored when you're at a job interview. If you are bored, hide it!

Usage notes

 * Followed by and an infinitive, as in the example sentence. It can be followed by  alone if the verb is understood, as in "You can't run even a mile?" ―"I can't seem to."