Animus
/ˈæn.ɪ.məs/noun
A person's mind, feelings, or hostile intent.
Did you know?Animus comes from the same ancient root as animal and animate, because in early Indo-European thought, breath was the sign of life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂enh₁-
“to breathe”
Latin
Latin
animus
“mind, spirit, courage, intention, hostility”
Old French
Old French
animosité
“hostility, ill will”
Middle English
English
animus
“hostile feeling or intent”
Modern English
English
animus
“hostile feeling, intent, or underlying attitude”
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