What does the cryptic crossword clue "Element that could be unseemliest, not established (8)" mean?

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Element that could be unseemliest, not established (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29007 | 15 Down | 2023-03-02

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Anagram of UNSEEMLIEST less EST.

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Element that could be unseem­liest, not established (8)

Element that could be unseemliest, not established (8)