Definitions

1. noun

a weight or burden that is considered to be a hindrance or a liability; something that is unwanted or unnecessary

“The company’s financial troubles became a deadweight that hindered its growth.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is a burden or a liability

“The new employee was a deadweight on the team, struggling to keep up with the workload.”

3. noun

an obstacle or a hindrance

“The bureaucratic red tape became a deadweight that obstructed the project’s progress.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is considered to be worthless or useless

“The old machinery had become a deadweight, taking up valuable space in the warehouse.”

5. verb

to cause something to become a burden or a liability

“The economic downturn deadweighted the industry, causing many businesses to struggle.”