Sarcastic about unyieldingness when in charge? (6)
I believe the answer is:
ironic
'sarcastic' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'about unyieldingness when in charge?' is the wordplay.
'about unyieldingness' becomes 'ir' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'when' becomes 'on' (I've seen this in other clues).
'in charge?' becomes 'ic' (abbreviation for 'in charge').
'ir'+'on'+'ic'='IRONIC'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ironic that I've seen before include "Suggesting the opposite for humorous effect" , "Humorously sarcastic or mocking" , "(Of a happening) having significance not perceived at the time" , "These words express the opposite of the literal meaning" , "Using the opposite of the truth for humorous effect" .)