Cryptic crossword clue
Wrong to retreat in uncultivated country, being aggressive 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BULLISH

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The straight part
We know that "aggressive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aggressive = bullish.
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 BULLISH mean?

BULLISH adjective
  1. Having a muscular physique
  2. Aggressively self-confident or assertive; bullheaded
  3. (of the price of financial instruments) Characterized by rising value.
  4. Optimistic; overly or foolishly optimistic or hopeful

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