What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unsympathetic emperor's replacing one with offspring (10)" mean?

The definition is "Unsympathetic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMPER (synonym="IMPER") + SON (synonym="offspring") + AL (synonym="emperor’s") = IMPERSONAL; definition: "Unsympathetic" The answer is IMPERSONAL.

Unsympathetic emperor's replacing one with offspring (10)

Times Cryptic #28679 | 14 Across | 2023-08-11 flower

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