What does the cryptic crossword clue "In compartment stand opposite, looking humourless (2-5)" mean?

The definition is "humourless". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FACE (synonym="stand opposite") in POD (synonym="compartment") = POFACED; definition: "looking humourless" The answer is POFACED.

In compartment stand opposite, looking humourless (2-5)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 1 Across | 2022-12-19 flower

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