needy
adjective
in a condition of need or want; extremely poor and not having the basic necessities.
needier
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comparativeof needy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Colleges also must account for the fact that tuition-cut announcements can lead to a needier student body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“People want to help others who are needier than them, even those who don’t have much to give.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
Mindy’s escape prevents her from realizing how deeply her sister, less gifted and needier, has fallen into the grasp of Tom Bailey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
If Ebb, with his brasher, needier personality, would have eaten up the honor, Kander seems at best to withstand it, embarrassed by too much attention or praise.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
It was possible to work after school, and many of the needier kids did.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
