uphill
//ˈʌpˌhɪl//
Adverb
uphillCanonical form
1
Toward the top of a hill or slope; in an ascending direction.
We walked uphill for about an hour.
2
With increasing difficulty or effort; against obstacles.
The small business struggled uphill against the larger competitors.
Adjective
uphillCanonical form
1
Going up a slope or incline; ascending.
The uphill path to the mountain top was steep.
2
Requiring great effort or struggle; difficult and challenging.
Finding a job in this economy is an uphill battle.
Noun
1
An upward slope or incline.
The road ahead has a steep uphill.