What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unwanted lingerie I put down, looking embarrassed (9)" mean?

The definition is "Unwanted". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNDESI (synonym="UNDESI") + RED (synonym="‘looking embarrassed’") = UNDESIRED; definition: "Unwanted" The answer is UNDESIRED.

Unwanted lingerie I put down, looking embarrassed (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 5 Down | 2023-12-13 flower

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