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uphill
This term evokes the physical strain of fighting gravity, translating a literal climb into a psychological state of exhaustion and persistence. When used figuratively, it suggests a situation where the odds are stacked against the individual, creating a sense of inevitable friction and slow progress.
In its adverbial form, the word describes a specific direction of movement. Unlike "upward," which is a general direction, "uphill" specifically implies the presence of an incline or a slope, grounding the action in a physical landscape.
Meanings
Examples
The road becomes steeply uphill as you approach the summit.
Winning the championship will be an uphill battle for the underdog team.
I can't believe I have to push this heavy cart uphill.
Recovering from the injury proved to be an uphill task for the athlete.
The hikers struggled to maintain their pace on the uphill climb.
This project is going to be an uphill struggle without more funding.
Just keep walking uphill and you will see the lookout point.