adjective
- comparative form of needy; more in need of financial support or basic necessities
- comparative form of needy; more emotionally dependent or requiring more attention and support
Usage: informal
Examples
- The charity focuses on helping the needier families in the community.
- After losing his job, he became needier than his siblings.
- She felt needier after the breakup and constantly sought reassurance.
- The program targets the needier students who lack basic school supplies.
- Some people become needier when they’re stressed or anxious.
- The needier neighborhoods received additional government funding.