What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bothersome description of the sun at dawn and before dusk (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bothersome". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym="UP") + SETTING (synonym="SETTING") = UPSETTING; definition: "Bothersome" The answer is UPSETTING.

Bothersome description of the sun at dawn and before dusk (9)

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