Do guys get offended if they get called pretty or adorable?

Question

i call guys pretty and adorable, so i wanna know if it’s offensive to them😭

ObscuredBeyond · Accepted Answer

It's awkward if unironic. If meant in sarcasm, it's a blow.

If you want to avoid causing offense, never call him a "creep" lightly! Reserve that for the types that go around sniffing you, Joe Biden-style!

Suppose it's a class assignment. Everyone has to paint a picture of a street light. Most of the class does the bare minimum. This one guy stylizes it into a full scene, of a sad, homeless woman standing under a streetlight, sobbing in the rain at night, rain dripping off her face and toward the gutter below. Atmosphere is everywhere, and the setting even attempts to convey a setting and time period. This guy did his work. But... he struggles to get hair lines 100% realistic. And he made a tiny mistake on her teeth.

Next, some thot in class labels him a "creep," simply because of his dedication to world building! Something she'll never grasp!

That woman is going to wind up on his shit list for life! Don't be her!

(Side note: That's one of many reasons I now discourage anyone from going to state universities. Crazies like that can rip you to pieces with impunity; but you better have a pair of ovaries, or you're not even allowed to defend yourself, much less retaliate! It's horsesh*t! )

So... never do that. But also, be mindful of how you use the word "adorable." In the wrong context, it could be interpreted as "dorky," "gay," or "fail at life." Dudes get defensive about that.

Use other adjectives to be safe. Whatever you say, make sure he knows you're not just trying to talk shit. It's as bad coming from a woman's mouth as it is coming from another man's.

Oigit · Accepted Answer

Some guys probably do. Some can get so wrapped up in being a man that the would take it as a insult to their manhood. Likely it's the same kind of guy that think they need to fight to prove their manhood and wind up starting crap with the wrong person and end up getting the crap beat out of them.

Though the entire thing is stupid. Because a real main is going to be secure enough in their manhood they don't get insulated by being called something like pretty or adorable or feel like they need to prove it.

SkyCastle90 · Accepted Answer

LOL In our 20's my fiancé (boyfriend then) would get so upset when I would call him cute, but never said anything. I had no idea until another guy friend said, "No man wants to be called cute." I thought it was the dumbest shit I ever heard because I'm not using it to be degrading, I truly find half the shit he does very endearing aka cute. In the end I humored him and was like, "You're so HAAAAAAAAANNNNNDSOME!

As the years went on and we got out that fresh couple phase he stopped caring because he knows I love him.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

Good question.

TruthBringer · Answer

Adorable is usually reserved for kids or cute little animals. Pretty is a feminizing term. So yeah, those terms would most likely cause offense with a lot of guys. If you want to play it safe, use terms like handsome. A boy of your age may or may not find offense, but careful saying that to a guy in his 20s or older lol.

TwinTonyz · Answer

It's analogous with harmlessness and relegates a man to being just above subhuman. I'd wager one could find felons more appealing than a man who'd be honestly described as adorable. Harmless men exist only to be used, as they can't do anything to stop it. They have no traits of value beyond their servile nature; a most-lowly description.

LuserName · Answer

It’s not what you say, It’s how you say it.

You will offend him if it’s over text/online.
But if you say it passionately in real life you’ll get away with it, especially if you look as ridiculously handsome as you do in your thumb nail!

Handsome girls can get away with anything!!

Sonorous · Answer

Depends on the circumstance, the way they say it, what I feel their intentions are, etc.

Especially the "adorable" word since it can be used as a bigger insult to a man's masculinity.

But if they say it at a right time & don't mean anything bad by it, then I won't be offended.

ohshee · Answer

I'm a big guy I get dirty for a living my hands are big callus cut- up they are scarred
I have scars all over my body from racing dirt bikes in the desert 400 miles 500 miles at a time where you beat the living crap out of yourself
I'm a guy I don't care what anybody calls me as long as you call me they're just words and I'm pretty sure I can handle it
I've been called worse LOL

DaySpring · Answer

I don't know what those words mean when aimed at a man. Sincerely, I don't know. I know what it means when I say it to a girl and if it means the same but aimed at me I don't think I would prefer that. I wouldn't use the word "offended". I just think pretty means beautiful in a girly way. And I don't even know what adorable means at all. I'm being sincere and I would appreciate it if no one calls me an idiot. I would like someone to tell what they mean coming from a girl to a guy.

Anonymous · Answer

Well you know how most women don't like being called "cute" because they think of it in a negative way (like a child or puppy is cute - even though it's not what we mean), it's like that for us when you do that. And especially for a woman to say it. I've never had a woman say that to me and it be a "good" thing. Like she doesn't want anything romantic with me or finds me attractive in any way. It's like "friend category" we assume we are immediately being put in.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

I’d find it slightly strange if a girl called me pretty, well actually….. no I’d actually like it because immediately after I’d compare her calling me that to calling a Peacock pretty and I like birds since I’ve now discovered I can (sort of) vocally speak to them and they come from Dinosaurs and I obviously love dinosaurs so RHAOU.

Keyboardkat · Answer

I wouldn't mind at all if a girl called me "adorable." Especially if I felt the same way about her, then I"d be over the moon! But "pretty" is a bit too feminine for me, as a guy. I don't think I"d like that at all.

Kaneki05 · Answer

If the guy gets offended by that then he's the one with a problem and probably needs to get therapy for what happened in his childhood that set in him in such a reactive mood to a complimentive word.

Kaamraj · Answer

Typically, being called pretty or adorable is a subtle way of excluding a man from sexual consideration. The terms aren't as masculine as hot, handsome, sexy, etc.

ColHathi · Answer

Eh, we can, but it depends ofc. I'm personally pretty insecure about myself, so the last thing I'd probably want is for a girl to call me adorable, since that might just make me feel even smaller and less adequate. Not always ofc. Context matters.

Levin · Answer

I sent some girl some otters cuddling video on instagram. And she said I am cute after all. And I said, I'm fucking adorable.

Adam1978 · Answer

Adorable that sounds like granny speak, like you are talking to a kid or a kitten. It's not just about which word you use but how you use them.

crossdressingrihno · Answer

I know I do It would be difficult for you to understand but it kind of undermines a man's masculinity

whereismyjohnny · Answer

I only know that some get annoyed when they get called cute 😆

Snsl153 · Answer

I guess some of them would, because they think they have some kind of macho image to uphold.

EaterPeter · Answer

May be not. I am not used to of getting compliments. It just confuses me whether she meant it or not, what she wants from me and such. I am still trying learn to say thank you and move forward with or without her.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

If she called my Penior Cute of Adorable then it might be Bad News Bears.

humanearth · Answer

Nope don't mind it all. Call me cute, adorable. Grand Master Sexy or anything. Just don't call me late for supper

LazerBean · Answer

I call my husband my cute baby all the time. He seems to like it.

sheikalana · Answer

I never called a guy pretty. I usually call the handsome. Adorable is acceptable too if he’s a sweet guy.

Chiarac2003 · Answer

I’ve def called a guy..”adorable”… or something they did. Pretty I’ve nvr used.

exitseven · Answer

People call me adorable al the time. I am not offended. If somebody called me pretty I would know they were lying.

byrdman89 · Answer

If a guy was offended it's probably because he's a little insecure or maybe a lot insecure - I don't think anyone has ever referred to me as pretty - but adorable hell yeah it's a compliment

Hairylegs222 · Answer

Offensive nope. It would make me laugh though. I'd consider that more of a silly compliment. It wouldn't make me feel manly or sexy.

maverick2022 · Answer

I had a girl call me adorable before and it didn't bother me. Calling a guy pretty is like calling him girly, it's an insult.

MrJMM · Answer

I have been called that way too many times so I am used to it. It’s not the offense but that kind of males that are only “I’m an Alpha! I'm better than you! You will bow down to me.” then yea.

guywholovesVSthongs · Answer

If a guy get offended from a girl calling him adorable then he has problems i wouldn't care if a girl called me adorable I actually would probably think it was cute she was doing that

Shy_Steve · Answer

It's sort of a backhanded Compliment because it is a nice Compliment but it makes us feel less masculin for you Girls so we still think you don't find us that Attractive.

Blackcupcake · Answer

lol none of the guys I know would get offended by cute

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Nope, I like when a girl calls me adorable, I end up *Blushing* over it

RealMarek · Answer

I’ve not been offended by that. Why take offense at a compliment?

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Some guys maybe.. I don’t take offense to a whole lot of stuff because I don’t put stock into much of what anyone else says or does

Valso · Answer

Pff, I have no idea! No girl has ever complimented me, so I don't know whether or not I'd be offended.

BHooper · Answer

If someone ever called me pretty or adorable I wouldn't take offence, but rather take it as a rare comment.

Baredog69 · Answer

Call me whatever you want to just as long as you're calling me.

Anonymous · Answer

it just means you don’t take them seriously as a love interest and they have no shot. It would be a different story if you called your family adorable or cute.

Adronicus · Answer

That's a great test to check how confident a man is in himself, use it to your advantage:)

AFretiredTXn · Answer

It is just not what I want to hear. Good looking or handsome. Adorable or cute is something my grandma or aunt might say.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Pretty, yes. Adorable, no. Would you like to be called handsome?

moviedude714 · Answer

For many guys, it's a sign they are in the friend zone

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I think the word "pretty" might be offensive; yeah. I wouldn't use that one.

VV3ZZY · Answer

"Adorable" I love that! "Pretty" doesn't make much sense though

ImNoOne111 · Answer

Depends, if you call me adorable (I am tall and muscly) Im gonna take that as an insult

Anonymous · Answer

If a girl I liked called me pretty or adorable then I would feel complimented, yet confused

dolemite89 · Answer

i wouldn’t get emotional about it but ya i’d consider that a girl being a condescending bitch. i’d call her ugly or fat if she said that to me lol

ACR130 · Answer

Nope, we never get compliments like that. Pretty is probably better, adorable is like uf, not atractive.

Amur8711 · Answer

Depends on if your referring to my appearance or something I purposely said to get you to laugh or blush.

Anonymous · Answer

I’m going to start calling women “handsome” to see how they react.

Tiger288 · Answer

I hate both of them I rather called handsome or stud nothing get more nerves than get called pretty

matty6500 · Answer

I'm fine with pretty, adorable depends on the context. I've seen it used it a couple different ways.

Adderallman4422 · Answer

Yes and no, If I got called adorable by a female friend it's fine but if someone I have a crush on them or dating etc I would be unsure

JamesRandiDebates · Answer

We just want the pussy. Call us whatever you want. As long as you spread your legs we're good.

Open2It · Answer

Pretty, cute, adorable... not favorite compliments to me 😐

Anonymous · Answer

It depends if you do it in awww your so pretty in a non sexcaul way it might just seem like insult but otherwise not depends on the tone

Fineasaaa · Answer

I call him pretty all the time, is that bad lmao?

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

I often use "cute asf" he seems to not mind it.

Squaresquirrel · Answer

If they get offended, it is their problem :D

MountAverage · Answer

Umm. You'll have to explain that to us.

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