What does it mean when a guy says you're "not bad" as in not bad looking?

[Anonymous]

Does that mean you're average looking or something else?

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+1 y

Hmm, but I've always been told either that I'm cute or pretty (not to sound conceited).

[Anonymous]

It's not good. I've had guys say this to me and it means they feel lukewarm. When guys really like you they don't hold back with bland comments like this.

There are guys that really do put it all out there and tell you and show you how much they like you.

He will find something else...(bigger, better, deal)

[THChowder]

You're not ugly, and you're not gorgeous. Just 'cute'.

Cute/pretty are dull and overrated words to use when it comes to complimenting girls.

It's just a better way of saying you're average-looking.

[Anonymous]

I would say that it either means you are average, or below average and he didn't want to hurt your feelings. Or he is really shy about telling a pretty girl, how attractive he finds her.

[Opinion Owner]

@update. If it was women telling you that, then it doesn't mean anything. Women call unattractive women pretty all the time to spare their feelings. If it was guys telling you that, then you likely are pretty.

[archn]

It means you're okay, but doesn't want to pump your ego.

[mike5150]

Not really a complement, kind of like saying yeah your just alright.

[mike5150]

Beauty is different to every person, what one person may see as a knockout another may view them as just normal.

[Deviouscourage]

No confidence in what he's saying.