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deadweight Synonyms

Another word for deadweight

Choosing another word for deadweight depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An oppressive burden, encumbrance, or unproductive person or thing that hinders progress.

Usage Example

"The outdated software had become a burden on the company's overall productivity."

Strongest
burden
encumbrance
Strong
albatross
millstone
liability
hindrance
drag

• noun (Context 2)

The heavy, unrelieved weight of an inert body or lifeless object.

Usage Example

"The paramedics struggled to lift the load of the unconscious patient onto the stretcher."

Strong
load

• noun (Context 3)

The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, provisions, passengers, and crew that a ship can safely carry when fully loaded.

Usage Example

"The new oil tanker has a total tonnage of over three hundred thousand metric tons."

Strong
tonnage
payload

Opposites of deadweight

The opposite of deadweight shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

asset
boon
benefit
advantage
See all opposites of deadweight

• Nearby Words

deadness
deadpan
deadstock
deadweight
deadwood
deadzone
deaf

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deadweight. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deadweight
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