What does the cryptic crossword clue "More nervous about disfigurement with darker complexion (9)" mean?

The definition is "with darker complexion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WART (synonym="WART") in SHIER (synonym="more shy, more nervous") = SWARTHIER; definition: "with darker complexion" The answer is SWARTHIER.

More nervous about disfigurement with darker complexion (9)

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