What does the cryptic crossword clue "One lounging in depression, leaving everyone regretful principally (5)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "in depression, leaving everyone regretful" = IDLER; definition: "One" The answer is IDLER.

One lounging in depression, leaving everyone regretful principally (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17091 | 21 Down | 2023-05-05 flower

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