What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mournful, mean fellow (8)" mean?

The definition is "Mournful,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLAN (synonym of "mean") + GENT (synonym of "fellow"); definition: "Mournful," The answer is PLANGENT.

Mournful, mean fellow (8)

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