Hungarian obedient? To some extent the reverse -- carefree (8)
I believe the answer is:
debonair
'carefree' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'hungarian obedient? to some extent the reverse' is the wordplay.
'to some extent' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'the reverse' is a reversal indicator.
'rianobed' is hidden within 'hungarian obedient'.
'rianobed' reversed gives 'DEBONAIR'.
(Other definitions for debonair that I've seen before include "Chic" , "I broaden out, being self-confident and carefree" , "Sprightly" , "Bride on a swing has carefree, urbane manner" , "Having a cheerful and self-confident air" .)