いいにくい
Meanings
Adjective (い)
1. hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say
In this situation, it would be hard to say that it was a success.
2. embarrassing; delicate
esp. 言いにくい
Pitch accent
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Examples (7 in total)
Even now, it is hard to say that I understand.
It is hard to call it a comfortable temperature.
She was in a state that could hardly be called safe.
In this situation, it would be hard to say that it was a success.
And the town at that time could hardly be called wealthy.
But it is a big city, after all, so the air can hardly be called fresh.
That said, it is hard to call it a novel rich in entertainment value.