uphill

American  

[uhp-hil, uhp-hil] / ˈʌpˈhɪl, ˈʌpˌhɪl /

adverb

1. up or as if up the slope of a hill or other incline; upward.

   The soldiers marched uphill. Water does not run uphill without assistance.

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adjective

1. going or tending upward on or as if on a hill.

   an uphill road.

2. at a high place or point.

   an uphill village.

3. laboriously fatiguing or difficult.

   an uphill struggle to become wealthy.

   Synonyms:

   grueling, taxing, strenuous, hard, arduous

noun

1. a rising terrain; ascent.

uphill British  

/ ˈʌpˈhɪl /

adjective

1. inclining, sloping, or leading upwards

2. requiring arduous and protracted effort

   an uphill task

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adverb

1. up an incline or slope; upwards

2. against difficulties

noun

1. a rising incline; ascent

Etymology

Origin of uphill

First recorded in 1540–50; up- + hill

Example Sentences

"Here in Bahrain, Turn 12 has historically been a very challenging corner," Alonso said, referring to an uphill right-hand sweep towards the end of the lap.

From BBC

He feels that it helps him rebound from the energy-sapping uphill sections of cross-country courses.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's been suggested that Highguard faced an uphill battle after the backlash to its premiere and the lack of publicity as its launch approached.

From BBC

Malik says she and Ruman are among hundreds of survivors who are fighting an uphill battle for justice.

From BBC

The jackalope bounded across the emerald fields, and though he was going uphill for steep climbs, he didn’t seem bothered one bit.

From Literature

Related Words

• arduous
• exhausting
• grueling
• punishing
• strenuous