'face-saving' definitions:

Definition of 'face-saving'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Maintaining dignity or prestige; "a face-saving compromise"

Definition of 'face-saving'

From: GCIDE
  • face-saving \face-saving\ adj.
  • 1. allowing one to maintain one's dignity or prestige; designed to avoid admitting something embarrassing; as, a face-saving compromise; -- of actions. [WordNet 1.5]