What does the cryptic crossword clue "Neglected super group almost forced into retiring (6)" mean?

The definition is "Neglected". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ABB (synonym="ABB") in SHY (synonym="retiring") = SHABBY; definition: "Neglected" The answer is SHABBY.

Neglected super group almost forced into retiring (6)

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