uphillup‧hill /ˌʌpˈhɪl◂/ adjective, adverb 
1toward the top of a hill ANT downhill: 
an uphill climb2an uphill battle, job, etc. is very difficult and needs a lot of effort: Kent faces an uphill battle if he wants to win.
1toward the top of a hill ANT downhill: an uphill climb2an uphill battle, job, etc. is very difficult and needs a lot of effort: Kent faces an uphill battle if he wants to win.
