World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries어려운 싸움
Pronunciation / Transliteration: eoryeoun ssawum
"챔피언십을 이기는 것은 어려운 싸움이었다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A difficult struggle or challenge that requires significant effort to overcome.
"Winning the championship felt like an uphill fight, but the team persevered." - 2
A situation where success is hard to achieve due to obstacles or opposition.
"Starting a new business in a competitive market is often an uphill fight."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'uphill fight' combines 'uphill,' derived from Old English 'ūphill,' meaning 'up the hill,' and 'fight,' from Old English 'feohtan,' meaning 'to struggle or battle.' The phrase metaphorically describes a challenging struggle, often against adversity.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Uphill Fight"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Uphill Fight" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
lutte difficile
Transliteration: lyut difisil
"Gagner le championnat était une lutte difficile."
schwieriger Kampf
Transliteration: schwiːrɪɡɐ kampf
"Der Gewinn der Meisterschaft war ein schwieriger Kampf."
lotta difficile
Transliteration: lotta difficile
"Vincere il campionato è stata una lotta difficile."
lucha difícil
Transliteration: lucha difícil
"Ganar el campeonato fue una lucha difícil."
luta difícil
Transliteration: luta difícil
"Vencer o campeonato foi uma luta difícil."
कठिन संघर्ष
Transliteration: kathin sangharsh
"चैंपियनशिप जीतना एक कठिन संघर्ष था।"
艰难的斗争
Transliteration: jiān nán de dòu zhēng
"赢得冠军是一场艰难的斗争。"
어려운 싸움
Transliteration: eoryeoun ssawum
"챔피언십을 이기는 것은 어려운 싸움이었다."
困難な戦い
Transliteration: konnan na tatakai
"チャンピオンシップを勝ち取るのは困難な戦いでした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Uphill Fight"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.