Cryptic crossword clue
Second: loser upset, ending in theory with sullen disposition 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MOROSELY

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The straight part
We know that "with sullen disposition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with sullen disposition = morosely.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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