What does the cryptic crossword clue "An eleven dismissed, not half worried (7)" mean?

The definition is "worried". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AN (synonym="AN") + XI (synonym="eleven") + OUS (synonym="OUS") = ANXIOUS; definition: "worried" The answer is ANXIOUS.

An eleven dismissed, not half worried (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29167 | 17 Across | 2023-09-05 flower

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