1. the quality or state of being predatory; the characteristic behavior or nature of a predator that hunts and feeds on other animals
Usage: often used in biology and ecology contexts
2. the quality of being exploitative or aggressive toward others for personal gain
Usage: figurative use; applied to human behavior

Examples

• The predatoriness of the hawk makes it an effective hunter in the ecosystem.
• Scientists study the predatoriness of various shark species to understand ocean food chains.
• The company's predatoriness in acquiring smaller competitors raised ethical concerns.
• His predatoriness in business dealings earned him a reputation as a ruthless entrepreneur.
• The predatoriness displayed by the lion pack allowed them to dominate the savanna.
• Environmental groups criticized the predatoriness of industrial fishing practices.