1. bewilderment Amazement and astonishment both express the momentary overwhelming of the mind by that which is beyond expectation. Astonishment especially affects the emotions, amazement the intellect. Awe Synonyms: amazement, admiration, awe, confusion, surprise, astonishment, bewilderment, perplexity, wonder Antonyms: anticipation, composure, expectation, preparation, steadiness, calmness, coolness, indifference, self-possession, stoicism