cute: describes a variety of things. a nice gesture, fluffy animals or toys, an outfit, etc. or a guy who you like, purely platonic. can mean imo someone who you like but dont think is 'hot' - not in a slack or mean way. alot of the guys i've liked i thought were cute. it usually means you really like them, theyre nice/sweet, and also good looking just not omzghessohotttttt
hot: describes a variety of things. music, an outfit, etc. or a guy who you do not necessarily like but is extremely easy on the eyes. can still be a nice/sweet person and you may still like them, but they are veryyyyyyy attractive. i usually shy away from guys i think are uber hot, cos i know i have no chance.