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〜ようでは: if you are the kind of ...
N1 · 01 Conditions and hypotheticals
Warns that if you are in a bad state, you cannot expect good results.
Verb dictionary/ない-form + ようでは, followed by a negative judgment like 〜だめだ, 〜通用しない. A critical tone toward the listener or oneself. Not used for good results.
Examples
この程度で音を上げるようでは、プロにはなれないよ。
If you give up at this level, you can't become a professional.
約束を守れないようでは、信頼してもらえませんよ。
If you can't keep promises, you won't be trusted.