Answer: nerdier

AnswerCrossword Clue
NERDIER

More dweeblike

NERDIER

Not so cool

NERDIER

More like Dilbert

NERDIER
More inept, socially
NERDIER
Less likely to be named homecoming king
NERDIERMore eggheady
NERDIERMore geeky
NERDIERNot as cool
NERDIERLess cool
NERDIERMore likely to wear a pocket protector, say
NERDIERMore geek than freak
NERDIERLike Comic-Con attendees vis-a-vis the general public