uphill vs rising

uphill and rising both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
uphill	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
rising	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, uphill and rising are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of uphill include acclivitous.

uphill (noun)	rising (noun)
the upward slope of a hill	organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
	a movement upward; rise above the ground

uphill (adjective)	rising (adjective)
sloping upward	advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
	sloping upward
	coming to maturity
	newly come into prominence

uphill (adverb)	rising (adverb)
upward on a hill or incline
against difficulties