Why do girls not like being called cute?

I've seen girls on this site say things like "I would rather be hot than cute" or "I hate being called cute". Are girls who are cute not getting asked out as much as they want? Are they jealous of girls that are beautiful instead of cute? Note: There is definitely a difference between being 'cute' and being 'hot' or 'beautiful' - and I think girls who are 'cute' are more attractive (hence my confusion).
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  • Me and one of my best friend talk about this all the time cause we both get called cute all the time and we both watch guys go after and go home with the hot girls all the time. I know a couple girls who are hot who are really nice but I know more who are hot and b*tchy. We're both nice, outgoing, we love going out and having a good time, neither of us overact about things, and yet we both find ourselves painfully single.

    You know what I would give to be that girl that guys look at and just drool over? Those are the hot girls, those are the girls that guys want. They may look at cute girls and go, "Oh she's really sweet and cute...but look at that girl over there," which really does me no good at all. Guys say they want a nice cute girl, but they'll always go for the hot girl. Maybe eventually when they're older and have had their fun they'll settle down with the cute girl but then where does that leave me and my friend for the next 5-10 years? Waiting around and getting more and more frustrated going, "Why can't be hot instead of cute?"

    • PHLove... you said it perfectly!

    • I think a lot of cute girls are hot. Examples: Mandy Moore, ESPN sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak, Allison Mack, etc.

    • stick with cute... as a guy id always go for the cute girls not the hot ones as the cute ones are kinder and sweater... prefer hugs and get along with me better as I'm a soft guy. and gl with the hunt for guys ^-^ ill be looking for my cute girl... hopefully to find her someday XD

  • I don't mind being called cute. For me, I actually prefer it. When a guy calls me hot (call me old-fashioned) I find it kind of insulting. I feel like it is purely a sexual remark in reference to physical appearance. Beautiful or gorgeous goes a lot further with me. As far as being called cute, it has more to do with personality and the little quirks that come with different people. For instance, my boyfriend always tells me that my laugh is "super cute." I've also had random people come up to me and tell me that I look cute or adorable lol which always makes me smile. I'm 19 years old and I embrace my cuteness lol :p

  • I'd rather be Cute and Cuddily...than being a Hot hit it and quit it girl to be honest.

    I mean I like the thought of being cute in different ways then just my physical aspects.

Most Helpful Guys

  • I dated a girl who hated being called "cute". I should have taken that as a sign.

    "Cute" is way better than "hot" when you are looking for marriage material.
    It's lower maintenance and more enjoyable.
    It ages better, too.

  • My guess is because it seems to imply that she's good looking, but doesn't look fun. Like she's the kind of girl you have something serious with, but have fun and use up the hot girls first. Just a connotation though.

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  • any time guy says hot I correct them with "cute" for some reason when a guy says hot in my mind I feel like he is kind of out to hook up or has those intentions, I like beautiful or cute, leave the hot for times when I wear something to go out and say you look hot, basically use it rarely.

    • That may be what you think, but the thing is, we all have our own ideas for different meanings of words. I mean, to me, the word cute is something only used to describe small furry animals and babies. I could never envision a grown human being as being what I, in my mind, would call "cute." It's all open to interpretation, you see.

    • Yeah, I realized that earlier. What most people call cute, I call adorable. What a lot of people call pretty, I call cute. When Arsenal25 hears "hot" she thinks "sleezy".

    • Yesss, when I get called hot I get the sleezy vibe from the guy, it doesn't sound so cute, gorgeous is my favorite

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  • I like being called cute. I'm called cute often as well, mostly due to my uncontrolable blush at the most minor compliment.

    I've been called both and would much perfer "cute" over "hot". cute reflects personality, hot is more physical.

  • Cute like as in quirky or playful is a compliment to me, but cute as in childish is offensive. When i hear hot i think theyre only looking at my body, and automatically i distaste that. Beautiful is more like head to toe, inside and out beauty. It makes me feel like a woman who is more than just hot looks.

    • What about "pretty" and "gorgeous"?

    • Pretty seems to be a less value of beautiful, and gorgeous seems like more.

  • I have a baby face as you can see in my pic so I hate me called cute. I want to be sexy. being called beautiful gorgeous and stunning is the best though. Being cute to me feels not as attractive as other words

    • I have a baby, chubby face (born with big chubby pincheable cheeks xD) I love being called cute (or beautiful) because I know he's talking about me not my junk :P

  • I was going to say .. "What are you talking about? I love being called cute! Hot or Sexy, just means you like my ass!" lol but I see all the other girls have already told you that :)

    • Actually, a significant amount of girls think that being called cute means they look like a young child or something.

    • Well not this girl. =)

  • I love it when my boyfriend calls me cute or adorable ^^

  • Cute makes me think of a little girl. I feel like a guy's little sister when he calls me cute.

    • Good to know, thanks!

  • My boyfriend used to call me hot and sexy and I hated it

    I personally prefer cute, because the I know he's looking at my behavior and face not my boobs and butt

    I hate being seen as a sexual object :/

  • I'd ike to be called cute. I'd be happy that it isn't insulting. Plus, I think cute is much more personal and genuine than "hot" or "sexy". It is a lot closer to "beautiful" on the spectrum

  • Really? :O I like being called cute :) I suppose its because to most girls ''hot'' sounds better and they think cute is a worse form of that so they feel a bit annoyed they aren't hot :D

  • personally, I would rather be called cute.

  • I like the word cute.

    In my mind, a cute guy tops a hot guy.

    Anyway, strangers generally call me pretty...no one calls me cute (even though I identify myself as cute) or hot so I really don't know how I'll react.

    But a compliment is a compliment... :)

  • I get the cute stuff all the time...I don't mind, but deep down I'd rather hear beautiful.

    I'm not a puppy or a baby. :-P (Kidding...it's ok)

    • I totally agree with your last statement. To me, the word cute is a word that can only be used to describe babies and small furry animals. I could never envision an adult human being as being what I, in my mind, would regard as "cute."

  • Yeah, like b_luved said, I normally equate cute with being like a little kid or a younger sister, or something, ya know?

  • I don't wanna be called hot or cute. Cute is like a little girl or puppies or bunnies. Hot is like sexualized. I wanna be called decent, beautiful, attractive. Sexy.

  • I love being called cute, its way better than being called hot.

  • Because when a woman calls a man cute, she has no intention of screwing him.

    • I've heard women refer to men that they find attractive as cute.

    • Did they have sex with them?

    • Maybe? I think they wanted to.

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  • I love being called cute!!!

  • Because in todays society women are seen as sexual objects , so if a girl/woman is called "cute" she isn't exactly achieving her sexual status . so if you call a girl cute , she thinks yeah sure he likes my attitude or personality and I'm not hideous looking BUT he does not see me as a sexual being .

    Sorry I'm late , veryy old question

  • I like it if people call me cute.

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