The word "deadweight" refers to something heavy or burdensome that slows down progress or holds you back. It can represent a person, situation, or item that adds no value or benefit and instead is only a hindrance. Full definition
To be better than Chelsea we have to be more consistent, and for my liking we need to lose of deadweight like Flamini too. (justarsenal.com)
The exhibition will also include works from several of Serra's drawing series made in the 1990s, such as Deadweights (1991), Weight and Measure (1994), Rounds (1996 — 97), and Out - of - Rounds (1999 — 2000). (museumpublicity.com)
Weight transfer that leads to understeer or oversteer is remarkably palpable in slow corners, thanks in part to the chassis stiffness and lack of feedback - muddying deadweight like nav systems, airbags, and stereo. (automobilemag.com)