Synonyms for

Uphill

Verb / ˈʌˈphɪl / Another word for uphill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving or going up a slope or incline.

Synonyms & similar words

acclivitous rising ascending upward upwardly upwards climbing rising up skyward mounting

Synonyms by register

Formal

arduous laborious onerous difficult

Informal

tough hard tricky a struggle

Literary

ascendant mounting rising

Antonyms

downhill level flat easy simple straightforward

Common collocations

  • uphill battle
  • uphill climb
  • uphill struggle
  • uphill task
  • uphill slope
  • go uphill
  • push uphill
  • work uphill

Word family

adjective uphill
adverb uphill

Usage note

As an adjective, 'uphill' often describes a difficult task or situation. As an adverb, it describes movement against gravity or difficulty.

Example sentences

  1. The car struggled to drive uphill.
  2. I had to walk uphill to get to school.
  3. The rollercoaster went uphill before it went downhill.
  4. The mountain climber was determined to reach the uphill peak.
  5. The runner had to run uphill to finish the race.

Quotes

  • Every uphill has a downhill and every downhill has an uphill.
  • Life is an uphill battle. But it's our choice whether or not we make it up the mountain.
  • The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream. - Tommy Hilfiger

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