cumbrances
/ˈkʌmbrənsɪz/
noun
- Things that cause trouble, delay, or inconvenience; burdens or obstacles.
- He viewed the extra paperwork as unnecessary cumbrances slowing down the project.
- The hikers left behind all cumbrances to make their backpacks lighter for the climb.
- The old furniture in the attic was nothing but cumbrances that we needed to get rid of.