Damn

/dæm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To condemn to a fate of eternal punishment or to pronounce a sentence of condemnation upon.

The jury decided to damn the criminal for his heinous acts.

To criticize or blame severely.

She damned the project for its lack of organization.

adjective

Used for emphasis; expressing annoyance or frustration.

It was a damn shame that the concert was canceled.

Describing something considered to be of little worth.

I don't care about that damn project anymore.

interjection

An expression of annoyance, frustration, or disbelief.

Damn! I forgot my keys at home.

From Middle English 'damen', from Old French 'damner', from Latin 'damnare'.

damn the torpedoes:

To proceed with determination despite the risks.

damned if you do, damned if you don't:

In a situation where no matter what you decide, you will face criticism.

damn good:

Very good; excellent.

Damn it

Damn it, I can't believe I missed the bus!

Damned if I know

I have no idea what happened; damned if I know!