What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unattractive male lacking cleaner clothes (9)" mean?

The definition is "Unattractive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAR (synonym="cleaner") + M (synonym="male") + LESS (synonym="lacking") = CHARMLESS; definition: "Unattractive" The answer is CHARMLESS.

Unattractive male lacking cleaner clothes (9)

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