Deadweight (noun)

1. A heavy weight that is not in motion or has little effect on motion.
2. A burden or impediment that hinders progress or advancement.

Origin:

Deadweight is a compound word made up of the words dead and weight, which originated in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The deadweight of the massive boulder made it difficult to move.
2. The company's bureaucracy has become a deadweight on its growth.
3. The country's outdated regulations are a deadweight on the economy.
4. The committee's lack of action is a deadweight on progress.
5. The company's inability to adjust to change is a deadweight on its success.