totaled

word · lemma: total

Definition

'Totaled' means that something, usually a car, was damaged so badly (usually in an accident) that it cannot be repaired and is considered a total loss.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in American English in the context of car accidents. Typically means the cost to repair the car is more than its value. Rarely used outside the context of vehicles. British English commonly uses 'written off.'

Example Sentences

After the flood, our old car was completely totaled.

basic

It's not worth fixing—your SUV is totally totaled.

natural

We had to walk home after our car got totaled by a truck.

natural

When they saw the wreck, they knew the car was totaled for sure.

natural

His car was totaled in the accident.

basic

The insurance company said my bike was totaled.

basic