Unsuccessful person getting inferior roles (5)

I believe the answer is:

loser

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'unsuccessful person' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'inferior roles' is the wordplay.
'roles' anagrams to 'LOSER'.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'getting' is the link.

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(Other definitions for loser that I've seen before include "Winner's opponent" , "No-hoper" , "One who is (always) unsuccessful" , "Failed competitor" , "Unsuccessful type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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