appearing to be real or true, but not necessarily being so; apparent

Ellen's seeming indifference to the woman's fate

the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially when considered as deceptive or as distinguished from reality

that dissidence between inward reality and outward seeming

give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Dawn seemed annoyed

it seemed a dismal town

there seems to be plenty to eat

it seemed that he was determined to oppose her

be unable to do something, despite having tried

he couldn't seem to remember his lines