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Albatross (Noun)

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

His large mortgage was an albatross around his neck, preventing him from pursuing his dreams of traveling the world.
The company's debt was a huge albatross, weighing heavily on its ability to invest in new projects.
Her chronic illness was an albatross that she carried with her every day, limiting her ability to participate in activities she loved.
The outdated technology was an albatross for the business, making it difficult to compete with more modern companies.
His troubled past was an albatross that he couldn't shake, always lurking in the shadows and threatening to derail his progress.

Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight.

Nouns denoting animals.

The albatross soared effortlessly above the waves, its massive wings spread wide to catch the wind.
A group of albatrosses glided in formation, their snowy feathers glistening in the sunlight.
The sailor spotted an albatross perched on a rocky outcropping, its piercing gaze seeming to watch him.
Albatrosses are known for their impressive wingspans, with some species reaching up to 12 feet from tip to tip.
As the ship sailed through the stormy seas, a lone albatross followed in its wake, its cries echoing through the air.