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It doesn't look right

🇬🇧 UK //ɪt ˈdʌznt lʊk raɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ɪt ˈdʌzənt lʊk raɪt//

Meaning of It doesn't look right

It seems incorrect or not as it should be.

It doesn't look right in a sentence

• When I saw the math answers, I thought, 'It doesn't look right'.
• The colors of the painting seemed off; it just doesn't look right.
• The new logo is nice, but it doesn't look right for the brand.

How to use It doesn't look right

This phrase is typically used to express doubt or suspicion about something's correctness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in everyday speech.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a detective looking at a document and saying, 'This doesn't look right!'

Related words

Collocations with It doesn't look right

• doesn't look right
• feel right
• seem right
• doesn't seem right
• doesn't sound right

Synonyms for It doesn't look right

• seems off
• appears incorrect
• looks wrong
• doesn't seem right
• seems unusual

Common mistakes with It doesn't look right

• Confusing with 'looks right', which indicates it's correct.
• Using it without context, making it unclear what 'it' refers to.
• Saying 'doesn't look correctly', which is grammatically incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about "It doesn't look right"

What does "It doesn't look right" mean?

It seems incorrect or not as it should be.

How do you use "It doesn't look right" in a sentence?

When I saw the math answers, I thought, 'It doesn't look right'.

Can you give another example of "It doesn't look right"?

The colors of the painting seemed off; it just doesn't look right.

What are synonyms for "It doesn't look right"?

Common alternatives include seems off, appears incorrect, looks wrong, doesn't seem right, seems unusual.

What words go with "It doesn't look right"?

It commonly pairs with doesn't look right, feel right, seem right, doesn't seem right, doesn't sound right.

What are common mistakes when using "It doesn't look right"?

Confusing with 'looks right', which indicates it's correct. Using it without context, making it unclear what 'it' refers to. Saying 'doesn't look correctly', which is grammatically incorrect.

How do you pronounce "It doesn't look right"?

US: //ɪt ˈdʌzənt lʊk raɪt//, UK: //ɪt ˈdʌznt lʊk raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "It doesn't look right"?

This phrase is typically used to express doubt or suspicion about something's correctness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in everyday speech.