What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unthinking nonsense keeping old boy in charge (7)" mean?

The definition is "Unthinking". The wordplay uses charade, container. ROT (synonym of "nonsense") + OB (synonym of "old boy") + IC (synonym of "in charge") [container: "keeping"]; definition: "Unthinking" The answer is ROBOTIC.

Unthinking nonsense keeping old boy in charge (7)

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