Cryptic crossword clue
Not appealing, being incapable of working without directions 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UNENVIABLE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Not appealing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not appealing = unenviable.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNENVIABLE mean?

UNENVIABLE adjective
  1. Difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant; not to be envied.

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