uphill

[ adverb adjective uhp-hil; noun uhp-hil ]

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.

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

/ ˈʌpˈhɪl /

adjective

1. inclining, sloping, or leading upwards
2. requiring arduous and protracted effort

   an uphill task

adverb

1. up an incline or slope; upwards
2. against difficulties

noun

1. a rising incline; ascent

Word History and Origins

Origin of uphill¹

First recorded in 1540–50; up- + hill

Example Sentences

Wearing them while moving uphill is a huge bonus and something I have not been able to do with any other goggles.

From Outside Online

“It’s an uphill battle on many different levels,” Caruso said.

From ProPublica

Like many big ski resorts, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort does not allow uphill skiing.

From Washington Post

That, in turn, means creating strong and quality content will be an uphill battle for you.

From Search Engine Watch

In this episode, they break down how to use climbing skins, various touring bindings, boots with uphill options, and more, to ensure you have a successful and enjoyable first trip.

From Outside Online

Attkisson, meanwhile, has been fighting the same uphill battle that other investigative reporters are waging.

From The Daily Beast

With national Democrats focused on defending vulnerable incumbents, Romanoff has an uphill fight.

From The Daily Beast

But without a damaged Democrat, electing a Republican to federal office in Massachusetts will always be an uphill fight.

From The Daily Beast

Oregon will always be an uphill battle for the GOP in the near future.

From The Daily Beast

Depression is often a laborious uphill struggle for the sufferer and their loved ones.

From The Daily Beast

The road lies uphill, with absolutely no shade, so that one is exposed to the scorching rays of the sun.

From Project Gutenberg

Once more booted we struggle on, uphill now, on a stony path, and very stiff work it is.

From Project Gutenberg

He was a stranger, and a man unsparing of his horse, pushing it uphill and down with unaltered speed.

From Project Gutenberg

It is to advance by ten different roads uphill to the north.

From Project Gutenberg

But I could not run uphill for long, and soon had to slow down to a walk.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• arduous
• exhausting
• grueling
• punishing
• strenuous