Definitions

1. noun

The act of saving or protecting one’s reputation, especially by admitting to a mistake or weakness.

“His decision to apologize was a classic example of facesaving.”

2. noun

A statement or action intended to protect one’s reputation, often by downplaying or denying fault or responsibility.

“The company’s press release was a clear case of facesaving after the product recall.”

3. verb

To save or protect one’s reputation, especially by admitting to a mistake or weakness.

“The manager tried to facesave by admitting to the oversight in the company’s financial report.”