'amazement' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amasement', where 'amasen' meant 'to confuse or bewilder'.

'amasement' changed from the Middle English word 'amasen' and eventually became the modern English word 'amazement'.

Initially, it meant 'to confuse or bewilder', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling of great surprise or wonder'.