Definition of "damned if one does and damned if one doesn't" in English

Adjective

1. Of a situation where either choice results in a negative outcome.

   • If John leaves for New York to follow his career, his father will disinherit him. He's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
   • Damned if I do and damned if I don't.
   • Damned if you do and damned if you don't.