Definitions

upstream

[uhp-streem] / ˈʌpˈstrim /

ADJECTIVE

difficult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambitious arduous burdensome challenging crucial demanding laborious onerous painful problematic severe strenuous tough troublesome

WEAK

backbreaker bothersome difficile easier said than done effortful exacting formidable galling gargantuan hard-won heavy herculean immense intricate irritating labored no picnic not easy operose problem prohibitive rigid stiff titanic toilsome trying unyielding uphill wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy effortless facile helpful nice trivial

WEAK

calm free friendly manageable plain simple sociable straightforward uncomplicated

Example Sentences

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But Forgent’s electrical equipment sits further upstream in the power chain.

From Barron's

For 2026, capex is guided at up to 50 billion ringgit, with several domestic upstream projects in early stages, laying the groundwork for higher development spending in coming years, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

That uncertainty has seen a shift from "downstream" companies that run apps and software to "upstream" firms such as chipmakers, many of which are based in Asia.

From Barron's

With renewed determination, at least on Duane’s part, the two explorers followed the river upstream in the hope of finding a less splashy way across it.

From Literature

However, some oil may bypass the containment and there is still some oil present in upstream watercourses.

From BBC

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