Uphill

/ˌʌpˈhɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an ascent or slope that goes upwards.

The steep uphill made the race more challenging for all the runners.

adjective

sloping or ascending towards a higher place; having a slope that goes up.

The uphill trail was challenging, but the view from the top was worth the effort.

requiring a lot of effort or hard work; difficult.

She faced an uphill battle in trying to change the company’s policies.

adverb

in a direction that goes up; towards a higher place.

They walked uphill for several miles before reaching the summit.

From Middle English uple, from up + hill.

uphill struggle:

A difficult challenge or situation that requires significant effort to overcome.

uphill journey:

A challenging path or process, often suggesting hardship.

Doing something hard or difficult.

This project is uphill, but we can manage.

Facing a tough situation.

Getting these approvals is going to be uphill.