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しっくりこない

doesn't feel right

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doesn't feel right Used when something feels unsuitable, awkward, or not quite like a good fit.
JA: この説明だと、どうもしっくりこない。
EN: This explanation just doesn't feel right.

どうも何かしっくりこないんだ何か抜けてる

Something just doesn't feel right. I'm missing something.

— サイコ (1960)

この色合い、しっくりこないな。

This color scheme doesn’t feel quite right.

この色、しっくりこないね。

This color doesn’t feel quite right, does it?

どうもしっくりこない

It doesn't quite feel right.

— 善き人のためのソナタ (2006)