What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps one clergyman with less sensitivity (8,6)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps one". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARDINAL (synonym="clergyman") + NUMBER (synonym="less sensitivity") = CARDINAL NUMBER; definition: "Perhaps one" The answer is CARDINAL NUMBER.

Perhaps one clergyman with less sensitivity (8,6)

Times Cryptic #28823 | 12 Across | 2024-01-26 flower

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