1. A decision or outcome that is not favorable or advantageous; an unfavorable conclusion or determination
The court's unfavorable resolution of the case disappointed the plaintiff.
A resolução desfavorável do tribunal decepcionou o autor da ação.
2. In formal contexts, a formal decision made by a governing body that is contrary to one's interests or expectations
The board voted for an unfavorable resolution regarding the merger proposal.
A junta votou por uma resolução desfavorável quanto à proposta de fusão.